Interesting, I am finding much the same thing....


Yesterday, I decided to try to adjust the gear once again, on top of the nearly 3 turns I had already backed off the adjuster. Gave it another half turn.

Definitely an improvement. My slop (engine running) went from almost 3 inches to now just under an inch. It STILL needs another half turn I think. The steering has become much more responsive, and I almost had to "get used" to it all over again.

Interestingly, as I had guessed, my wheel is now cocking to the right in the dead straight position. I think this is because I had so much slop in my gear that there was no real way for the alignment shop to center my wheel accurately.

I plan to give it yet another half turn today, and see how it goes. Definitely not too much friction yet, as the steering straightens itself out after a turn just fine. I'm just beginning to wonder how much more it will go before there is no more adjustment room left.

I am going to start keeping my eye out for a steering gear......


-tp