Steering Box for 1962

["M Turner" <tminjesu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Dave!
(No, I never worked for Wendy's!!)
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Grove" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Steering Box for 1962


> If the slight "sway" is the only reason for replacing the steering box, -
I
> would check the adjustment on it first.
> If someone has (inadvertantly of course) "overtightened" the adjustment
> screw on the box, - what you describe is exactly what will happen.
> I would loosen the nut, and back the allen screw out a bit, then go out
and
> see how it drives.  You might be (pleasantly) surprised.
>
> Regards,
> DaveG.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "M Turner" <tminjesu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Online Imperial Club" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:20 AM
> Subject: IML: Steering Box for 1962
>
>
> Hello from Boston.
>     I just purchased a 1962 Imperial Custom Southampton.  The seller
states
> this car needs a rebuilt steering box.  The car steers okay, with a slight
> sway left to right, right to left, at lower speeds.  He does not recommend
> trying to drive the car above 55 mph until the steering box has been
> replaced.
>     Suggestions?
> Thanks.
> Vince in Boston
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