-- [ From: Bob Nogueira * EMC.Ver #3.1a ] --
Just wanted to share a little Info here.
I had a slight squeak from Duchess' rear springs which was driving me nuts,
so I decided to pull the spring and see where it was coming from. Well the
springs were rather dirty and dry but the real problem appeared when I
pulled the spring out of the car , The silent block bushings in the ends
were totally deteriorated. Given the location you can not see them unless
you remove the springs. A quick drive to the local spring shop here in
town and I picked up a couple of new bushings which fit in perfectly and
only required a little trimming off the ends . They were RB 37 bushings and
were only $7. 00 ,(US) each.
After cleaning and greasing the leafs I reinstalled the springs and what a
difference! No noise and a 100% improvement in the ride.
Well worth the 6 hours it took to do the job.
Now a question regarding the steering box.
The manuals refer to a " high spot " which should be felt at dead center.
Well in adjusting my box I can feel two high spots. One comes on at 10:30 o
clock on the steering wheel and disappears at 11:30, the other is between
12.30 to 1:30 o'clock on the wheel. ( One is more pronounced than the other
)
Do I have a worn cam or was the manual in error in referring to a singular
'Spot' when it should be "SPOTS" ?
Bob Nogueira
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