Steering Shock

TLeBlanc · 08-20-04, 02:14 PM

My 64 has manual steering. I experience significant feedback to the steering wheel on occassion when hitting bumps or pot holes. I've saw steering shocks on eBay in the past. Can anyone give me some info on them. Is this an after market item ? Could it help with my problem ?

My gear box is new and adjusted properly. the entire front end suspension has been rebuilt and is tight. I had the wheels balanced last week also.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Vetsvette2002 · 08-20-04, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TLeBlanc

My 64 has manual steering. I experience significant feedback to the steering wheel on occassion when hitting bumps or pot holes. I've saw steering shocks on eBay in the past. Can anyone give me some info on them. Is this an after market item ? Could it help with my problem ?

My gear box is new and adjusted properly. the entire front end suspension has been rebuilt and is tight. I had the wheels balanced last week also.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Check the 64 AIM, on Section 9, Sheet 3.00, the steering's shock absorber assemby (p/n 3178100) is listed. They were used on all engines with a 5 quart oil pan. I think that there might have been an interference problem with the engines with 6 quart capacity oil pan.

Don

EBVette · 08-20-04, 03:37 PM

If you need one let me know I have one that I can sell you cheap...

TLeBlanc · 08-20-04, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EBVette

If you need one let me know I have one that I can sell you cheap...

What are you asking for it ?

Did you have it installed on your car at some point ? I'm curious to know the benefits (if any) and also any downside to having one installed.

Sky65 · 08-20-04, 04:51 PM

EB
If TL does not want it, I would be interested if you have the frame mount for it as well.

Thanks
Tom

Vetsvette2002 · 08-20-04, 05:19 PM

I have a spare a swell with both ends bracketsDon

Sky65 · 08-20-04, 10:38 PM

Vets

Sent you an email.

Vetsvette2002 · 08-20-04, 11:28 PM

I got it.

I'm thinkin'....I'm thikin'...I'm thinkin'

I'll send yu an e-mail back tomorrow when I get home

Don

paul67 · 08-21-04, 06:31 AM

Was that damper used on a C2 (1967) with power steering?

Vetsvette2002 · 08-21-04, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by paul79

Was that damper used on a C2 (1967) with power steering?

No. The damper and the p/s cylinder pretty much mount in the same location. If you had one you didn't have the other.

Don

Sky65
I'll be in the garage to look soon qand to finish thinking.

Don