Re: Steering Gear Adjustment

[Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren@domain.elided>]

>I loosened the nut and
>turned the screw about 1 turn, re-tightened the nut, and the steering is
>much improved.  My question is: how much is too much "adjustment" of
>this?  

I have fussed my Spider's steering box adjustment several times since I 
put it on the road, inching up on the right setting. I find it a little 
difficult to feel just when all the play is consumed and before it starts 
binding, so I have crept up to a point now where it feels precise and 
fluid without binding. Just about no play on center, a little bit as you 
go off center. 

When you have it too tight, it's pretty obvious: the steering feels numb 
and doesn't return to center properly when driving. 

>What is a good workshop manual for this car?  Is there a Bentley
>manual available?

I have the CarDisc CDs which have as much information as I've needed. 

Godfrey

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