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Lumpy power steering on 74 Fury

Posted By: Spyphish

Lumpy power steering on 74 Fury - 04/16/18 05:54 PM

We have replaced the entire front and rear suspension (Firm Feel)on the Great Race Bluesmobile in preparation for this years race. That included a steering box upgrade/overhaul to a Stage 1 setup by Firm Feel. We have not driven it much and this may have been going on and not noticed as we were fighting a collapsed front brake line. That is now resolved so I am putting some serious miles on it each week. I now notice a slight lump in the steering wheel at about 30 degree intervals going each way. Parked with engine running it seems OK. Car is drivable as is, I was just wondering if this is normal for the quick ratio stuff. Thanks Jake & Elwood
Posted By: PurpleBeeper

Re: Lumpy power steering on 74 Fury - 04/16/18 06:57 PM

That does not sound normal. You might want to check the upper/lower bearings/bushings in the steering column. Also, look for some idler arm & pitman arm interference with the car sitting just to be sure.

It almost sounds like a "bumpsteer" situation, so you might want to check your alignment too. Has the car been lowered?
Posted By: Spyphish

Re: Lumpy power steering on 74 Fury - 04/16/18 06:59 PM

FOUND IT!!! The rally speedometer bracket was slightly touching the steering wheel collar. Slid the bracket in further, BADA_BING smooth operation. That is why we did not notice it before as I put the speedo in last week. That Firm Feel stuff is Great. See you between Buffalo and Halifax late June. Jake
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