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mitch199 · 11-04-2003, 09:22 PM

How do you go about taking the slop out of a gearbox on a 72 chevy 2wd?? I know about the retaining nut and the allen-head stop, but how do I go about it?

**Stocker** · 11-08-2003, 12:06 AM

The box may be worn out, and adjusting it won't help. But to try it, hold the allen head bolt firmly and loosen the locking nut. Then rotate the allen wrench clockwise just a little and tighten the locking nut. Time for a test drive but be careful - if you overdid it, it'll bind up - steer hard or drag, and won't want to return to center. Just tighten or loosen as necessary. If you can't get the slop out of the steering without it binding up, the box it shot. Good luck!

INTIMIBLAZER · 11-08-2003, 12:46 AM

yeh what he said

mitch199 · 11-08-2003, 05:14 PM

Thanks for your time.

mitch199

11-04-2003, 09:22 PM	#1
mitch199 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, Michigan Posts: 15	Tightening Slop in Steering Gearbox How do you go about taking the slop out of a gearbox on a 72 chevy 2wd?? I know about the retaining nut and the allen-head stop, but how do I go about it?

11-08-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	The box may be worn out, and adjusting it won't help. But to try it, hold the allen head bolt firmly and loosen the locking nut. Then rotate the allen wrench clockwise just a little and tighten the locking nut. Time for a test drive but be careful - if you overdid it, it'll bind up - steer hard or drag, and won't want to return to center. Just tighten or loosen as necessary. If you can't get the slop out of the steering without it binding up, the box it shot. Good luck! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-08-2003, 12:46 AM	#3
INTIMIBLAZER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PHILA. PA Posts: 138	yeh what he said __________________ 85 K5 BLAZER 305 TH400/208 3.08 REARS NO LIFT 95 DODGE RAM 2500 MAGNUM 360 4X2 EXTEND CAB-LONG BED If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

11-08-2003, 05:14 PM	#4
mitch199 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, Michigan Posts: 15	Thanks Stocker Thanks for your time. mitch199



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