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Steering Box
« on: November 22, 2009, 09:11:29 AM »
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Anybody know anything about servicing and adjusting the steering box on a Hi-Ace as the steering on our new camper is best described as 'vague' !!
Had a look underneath while the wife turned the steering wheel and can see lots of input to the box with not much output !!!
There's a locknut and a screw on the side but not sure how far to adjust it......keep going until it won't steer and then back if off a bit or is there a more precise measurement ?? 
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Kernowman
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2009, 09:21:39 AM »
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The lock nut on the side shouldn't need adjusting.. I'd be looking at fluid condition, level and pump.. also for any signs of fluid leak from rack.
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009, 09:54:09 AM »
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Thanks. I'll have a look when the weather clears up !!!!
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Kernowman
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2009, 10:04:40 AM »
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Weathers dry and sunny down here.. so fingers crossed it'll head up to you.. :  
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 10:53:00 AM »
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Right finally had a look and first thing noticed is it's not powered steering.
I then topped up the oil in the steering box and made a slight adjustment which did improve things a bit but then noticed that most of the play is in the steering column universal joint just above the box!!! 
So I need a new steering column....can anybody point me in the direction of somewhere that may supply one and does anybody know if it's all one piece from top to bottom or not?
Cheers
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rose4765
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2010, 07:55:42 PM »
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would gray's hi ace camper steering box be the same as a hi ace van's ?
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Kernowman
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2010, 07:59:07 PM »
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I don't see why not... only thing might be the actual length... 
I'd give Gary at GT Motors a ring and see if he has one in his warehouse of spares..
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2010, 12:53:00 PM »
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where do me find number for that ?
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Kernowman
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2010, 04:17:51 PM »
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You can click on the banner link at top of index page..
or visit his site...
www.gtmotors.co.uk
don't forget to mention this site when you speak to Gary.
Say HI from me.. it may or may not help..
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2010, 08:19:47 PM »
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thanks i'll pass that on to Gray
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Kernowman
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2010, 08:20:36 PM »
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Happy to help when I can... hope he gets the part he needs.. 
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« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2010, 05:10:13 PM »
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me too he's a nice chap always very helpful on the mini forum so nice to be able to help back
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