30-05-2021, 12:36 PM
I promised a report on the steering once back on the road.
Having resolved the engine issues I finally drove the car today. The steering is I am delighted to say lighter when turning left or right, no longer having the stiffness which was causing shoulder ache after 45 minutes driving. It is a little more vague than I had hoped for, however this may be because I was being rather too cautious on adjusting out the free play. I can work on that as it becomes better bedded in. Overall I am content with the improvement, the lightness and the general feel of the steering now and it centres on its own without having altered the castor angle.
I have used Penrite steering box oil, sadly it is leaking from the cover I think, so I will also have to find a solution to this issue, but not before we head off to The Dales in two weeks time.
Thanks for the thoughts and ideas, it helped.
Having resolved the engine issues I finally drove the car today. The steering is I am delighted to say lighter when turning left or right, no longer having the stiffness which was causing shoulder ache after 45 minutes driving. It is a little more vague than I had hoped for, however this may be because I was being rather too cautious on adjusting out the free play. I can work on that as it becomes better bedded in. Overall I am content with the improvement, the lightness and the general feel of the steering now and it centres on its own without having altered the castor angle.
I have used Penrite steering box oil, sadly it is leaking from the cover I think, so I will also have to find a solution to this issue, but not before we head off to The Dales in two weeks time.
Thanks for the thoughts and ideas, it helped.