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#172894 - 05/09/10 12:31 PM 1953 power steering
1931Roadster Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 02/25/07 Posts: 154 Loc: Burlington, Ontario, Canada	I have power steeing on my 53 Belair. The front end is in good condition but there seems to be some play in the steering wheel. Where can I get replacement parts for the power steering? Is there an adjustment that might correct the wandering or play in the steering without having to repair the power steering? _________________________ Paul "If I knew it all, I wouldn't have to ask."
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#172903 - 05/09/10 01:37 PM Re: 1953 power steering [Re: 1931Roadster]
Junkyard Dog Registered: 11/23/01 Posts: 20041 Loc: Eagle Point, Oregon	Have you checked out the steering adjustments in your shop manual? _________________________ The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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#172943 - 05/09/10 07:12 PM Re: 1953 power steering [Re: 1931Roadster]
Chev Nut Registered: 01/08/02 Posts: 14900 Loc: West Allis,Wi.	Two things I would inspect bebore adjusting the steering gear. Check the idler arm for up and bown movement and check the steering drag link ends for play. If the ends have play a spring thats in each end to absorb shock may be broken. From their I would consult the shop manual as the adjusment is rather touchy. _________________________ Chevgene
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#173086 - 05/11/10 06:37 AM Re: 1953 power steering [Re: 1931Roadster]
old51sedan Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 08/23/09 Posts: 89 Loc: williamston, MI	Paul, I'm in the process of installing a 53-54 PS unit into my 51. I'm doing this while the motor is out & noticed play in my manual steering wheel. Most of the play is in the center link which I'm installed a new bushing & pin into. There are two grease serts on this & they seem to wear out quick if not greased often.
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#173211 - 05/12/10 05:52 PM Re: 1953 power steering [Re: old51sedan]
1931Roadster Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 02/25/07 Posts: 154 Loc: Burlington, Ontario, Canada	Ok, you have given me somethings to look at before I get carried away trying to repair something that may not be broken ignoring something that is. Thanks for the input. _________________________ Paul "If I knew it all, I wouldn't have to ask."
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