I never heard of a steering gear being defiant, I hope it doesn't decide to turn left when you want to turn right.....
Steering gear woes... Replacement options.
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I never heard of a steering gear being defiant, I hope it doesn't decide to turn left when you want to turn right.....
Very interesting. That's shown as having a 10:1 gear ratio. Here I was thinking the quickest ratio was 12.7:1. Browsing RockAuto reveals the Lares 1105 being listed for the Monte Carlo and El Camino up through 1979 but not for the 1980 and presumably later. I wonder if it's safe to assume the fitment is the same for all years? Anyone know for sure?
I guess maybe my last question might be would you characterize the steering as "twitchy" or borderline too quick at 10:1? I think I read a comment to that effect in one of the many threads on this subject.
No, I've thought of another What was the pitman arm compatibility problem? Index spline differences?
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pagrunt I suspect is right, and if you go through the fitment guide on RockAuto's site it only lists 77-79 GM cars. Other brands for other years have the same box.
The pitman arm question has been answered on here also by me. I used a All Star performance pitman arm for a 800 series box. I also updated the first post here with that info for part numbers and a link to the specs.
Steering doesn't seem twitchy, I will say that there's a bit more effort in steering that with the 605 box, but I attribute that mostly to the ratio difference.
The pitman arm question has been answered on here also by me. I used a All Star performance pitman arm for a 800 series box. I also updated the first post here with that info for part numbers and a link to the specs.
Steering doesn't seem twitchy, I will say that there's a bit more effort in steering that with the 605 box, but I attribute that mostly to the ratio difference.
Generally the close ratio boxes require more effort. However, the power steering pump can be re-valved for more power assist. I've never re-valved my PS pump because I prefer having increased effort in the steering.
I'll have to go thru some of my old files and find the part #'s. Monte Carlo SS' and the other performance models used the different valve for lighter steering feel.
I'll have to go thru some of my old files and find the part #'s. Monte Carlo SS' and the other performance models used the different valve for lighter steering feel.
If you could find that info I'd like to see it for sure. It's not tough to steer by any means, but it's not the pinky steering that it was either.
Here's a link to the information. http://jeffd.50megs.com/Pump_valve_mod_page.htm
I hope you find it informative.
I hope you find it informative.
So if I read that right, you would remove the washers, put in a shorter spring, and drill the orifice out to .144?
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