Power steering unit

[Yank Yarborough <102557.1565@domain.elided>]

On Tue, 17 Feb, Joel Posted:

>Yank,
>     I did one of these saginaw units a few years ago.  Wouldn't do it
again, 
>too heavy, awkward, fluid squirt in the eyes, and 4 days.  Learning curve?
 
>Anyway, the cap comes off with 4 screws if I remember right.  When you
turn that
>adjuster on top (allen bolt with a locknut?) all you are doing is
controlling 
>how far down on the rack the steering gear rides.  If you adjust it so
that it's
>ok when straight then it may bind when turning.  Anyhow, if you can take
the cap
>off, you may be able to Heli-coil the cap.  5/16-18?  Not sure.

>Anyway, they are a bear and a half to get out so try to get just the cap
if you 
>can.

Joel,
Thanks for the info. I need to determine if the adjusting rod or the top
cover is stripped. It sure would be nice to find an old unit someone had
laying around to use for parts. Anybody got one they want to sell?
Thanks again,
Yank