Hi Gary,
This will likely get some disagreement.
I have found that since the majority of steering is done in the center
position, slight wear over time tends to wear/loosen the center
position. On a box that is in reasonably good condition, adjusting the
worm end float & sector engagement back to proper "on center" clearance
results in a box with nearly the same free play on center & on the sides
& with no binding. No more than 1/8" to 1/4" free play, at the steering
wheel rim, throughout it's travel. I guess it's a matter of how perfect
you want things.
Regards,
Dave Russell
Warthodson@aol.com wrote:
> I am considering installing a constant clearance steering column (as
> offered by Denis Welch & perhaps others) in a BJ8 & would like to
> hear from anyone that has already done this. I am interested in
> knowing if you think it has improved the steering accuracy &
> response. I.E. Would you do it again? Are there any draw backs to
> making this change? Thanks, Gary Hodson Bonner Springs, KS
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