Re: Wandering Scout

["Tony Urban" <turban@domain.elided>]

> From: Kevin Curry <Kevin@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: Wandering Scout
>
> That problem sounds familiar to me too, however, insteadd of all
> the components
> being loose, I need to get my P/S gearbox adjusted to get rid of the play.

How do you adjust the PS gearbox?  Would it be better to get a new/rebuilt
steering box?

>
> Steve Stegmann wrote:
>
> > Dean,
> >
> > I'd bet if you look closely, you will find that ball joints, tie rod
> > ends, drag link, steering box, rag joint.  Some of this is loose.  Find
> > the offending pieces and replace.  I did on my '79.  Drives fine.  Your
> > '80 will be better because it has some built in positive caster.
> >
> > Steve

I think I have to check a couple of these things myself. I've noticed
(moreso since I replaced the tires) that I have some wander in my '78. I
replaced the rag joint in a 79 I used to own and it did wonders for the
steering. I think the joint can get pretty crusty after 20 years.

Tony
78 Scout II