It is possible that the steering box has developed what is knowing as 'stick
slip condition'. That is the balls in the guide tubes and sticking and binding,
especially when engine is cold and just starting up after sitting for a few
hours. After warm up and getting the balls moving the condition will go away
but will return after a long cool down. The tubes in the steering box are
worn. You could replace the tubes and balls in the steering box and correct
the problem but at the age of the box other parts are also worn. A replacement
unit will correct all worn parts.
Leo
----- Original Message -----
From: Pelle Andersson
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Q: Jerky steering
Nope!
I guess It's been there since I bought the car but I didn't notice it in the
beginning
because the engine was idling quite high! Now when the carb is OK and
the engine is starting to act normal I've noticed this!
But it's also possible that the problem have popped up lately.
My guess is that it's the steering pump.
If it's the pump? Is it enough to buy a gasket kit to get rid of the problem
or is it
something else (hard to fix) that's worn out or broken in the pump?
Pelle
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Q: Jerky steering
Did it start after replacing the hoses? Could have air in the system.
Dale McIntosh
1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
ChevelleStuff.com
ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle
Andersson
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 11:19 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Q: Jerky steering
The belt is new, the fluid is fresh and at a proper level, the hoses
to/from the pump are new!
Pelle
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Q: Jerky steering
You don't mention if you have power steering or not but low fluid or
loose p/s belt can cause this if so equipped.
Dale McIntosh
1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
ChevelleStuff.com
ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle
Andersson
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:51 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Q: Jerky steering
Hi!
The steering's a bit jerky at low rpm's, like when I'm parking the car!
Something wrong or normal?
The steering seems to be working fine but I can feel pulses/vibrations
in the steering wheel & the wheels move a bit "nervous" when steering.
Best regards
Pelle
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