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(Moderator: 68-73) ‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic › Pages: 1 Send Topic Print sticky steering ???? (Read 2707 times) Jun 10th, 2015 at 11:07am 68vette   Offline Junior Member c3 or see yah! vancouver b.c. Gender: Posts: 12   after working most of the winter on my 68,it is finally roadworthy,however when driving i find that the steering does not want to return to center,in other words if you turn left ,the steering will remain there not wanting to return to center without input.The car had sat for a few years when I bought it so I went over it and lubed the frontend,replaced the idler arm and topped up the steering box(which was very low).The car is a 68 small block with power steering. Any ideas??   Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #1 - Jun 10th, 2015 at 12:03pm olddiver   Offline Global Moderator 1980 Red California Special Medara, California Gender: Posts: 1063   The more caster you put into your suspension, the more the car will want to return to center after a turn. It will also put more resistance in your steering wheel. Sounds like you need an addjustment in the front. But first  I would do a complete inspection of the front suspension. No need in throwing $$ away to get it adjusted and then find out the front is not able to hold the settings. Mine felt fine, then I took a look and found out there were no rubber bushings on my front upper a-arms. I remember thinking to myself how could it drive well and be worn-out? Best of luck and take your time. Bad things seem to happen when your rush don't ask me how I know this..LOL ....Mark   Upon the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions who on the threshold of victory they sat down to rest, and resting they died. Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #2 - Jun 10th, 2015 at 9:47pm ve77er   Offline Global Moderator Holland PA Gender: Posts: 3864   you may want to try a Power steering fluid additive I like Lucas' power steering leak stop and conditioner it works very well could be a restriction in the actuator by gummed up fluid this is the cheapest and easiest way to trey first before tearing into replacing parts. just a thought. ..................Chris      Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #3 - Jun 11th, 2015 at 4:04am 68-73   Online YaBB Administrator NCRS Member 68,73,77 Corvettes Newark,Delaware Gender: Posts: 8736   Sound like a alignment problem to me...toe in will also cause this...these cars are real touchy, but once you get it right you'll be pleased. Alan   Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #4 - Jun 11th, 2015 at 5:49am 68-73   Online YaBB Administrator NCRS Member 68,73,77 Corvettes Newark,Delaware Gender: Posts: 8736   This Topic was moved here from All C3s General Discussion by Knotacare.   Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #5 - Jun 11th, 2015 at 3:16pm 68vette   Offline Junior Member c3 or see yah! vancouver b.c. Gender: Posts: 12   thanks for the input,i haven,t gotten as far as an alignment shop but today had the front end off the ground and noticed a separating t.a. radial so must deal with that before I go any further.so much for roadworthy! If it turns out to be only alignment I would be happy but I,m sure they will probably find other issues, being 47 years old!Anyway,definitely don,t want to cut corners when it comes to steering!   Back to top  IP Logged   Reply #6 - Jun 12th, 2015 at 5:26am Binnie   Offline YaBB Administrator Side Pipes Rock! Gender: Posts: 1820   Did you by any chance adjust the bolt on top of the sector box?  If the sector shaft is too tight then this will definitely cause problems.   1977 ZZ4, 650 Speed Demon, 1.6 Rollers, Patriot Headers, TKO-500, Wilwood Brake Calipers & Master, Hydroboost, Hydraulic Clutch, Steeroids, Composite Monosprings, Bilstein Sports, DeWitts Rad Back to top  IP Logged   Pages: 1 Send Topic Print ‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

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