02-07-2018, 08:01 AM
Everything is freely moving when the system is unloaded. So ball races and plain bearings are all in good shape. If the meshing is varied from correct to very loose and its makes no difference to the friction levels when loaded.
I've now driven the car and my conclusion is that it's livable with. Anything above parking speeds and the friction level drops away. It doesn't seem correct though that there is so much friction when the car is stationary - no other steering box car I've had has been like this. I'll try and assess some other cars for feel when I have an opportunity.
Now I need to get on to making a new loom so the aged and failing fabric coated harness doesn't turn the car into a fireball......!
I've now driven the car and my conclusion is that it's livable with. Anything above parking speeds and the friction level drops away. It doesn't seem correct though that there is so much friction when the car is stationary - no other steering box car I've had has been like this. I'll try and assess some other cars for feel when I have an opportunity.
Now I need to get on to making a new loom so the aged and failing fabric coated harness doesn't turn the car into a fireball......!