steering problems

[Bob Fouts]

My 85 with 127000miles has had sloppy steering for years. Replaced parts and adjusted the box. Nothing seemed to help. Two years ago I spent a lot of money to have a GM cylinder installed which has been a big disappiontment. Has anybody looked at using a Chrysler cylinder in a Avanti? Thanks Bob

[SBCA96]

Sloppy steering is a major headache, what cylinder are you refering too?

THere is a rag joint on the steering column that can cause play, the center

pivot (bellcrank) is a common place, incorrect alignment, previous worn

tires from prior to fixing the play, and other areas.

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/loosesteer.txt

Tom

My 85 with 127000miles has had sloppy steering for years. Replaced parts and adjusted the box. Nothing seemed to help. Two years ago I spent a lot of money to have a GM cylinder installed which has been a big disappiontment. Has anybody looked at using a Chrysler cylinder in a Avanti? Thanks Bob

[James T]

Bob,

You can find more info on this thread by searching on the term "turns".