Steering box input shaft end play

[jerry burt]

Is there supposed to be end play on the input shaft of the steering box? While centering the box, I found the input shaft moved up and down "quite a
bit". (old technical term) It's kind of hard to get my head down there to measure but I would guess 1/8" to 3/16". There is no side to side movement.
I didn't find any specs or mention of this in the manual or Wirth's steering box PDF. I'm sure there would be some end-play but how much and is there
an adjustment for it short of tearing it apart?

Thanks, Jerry
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Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

 

[Jim Hupy]

No, only a few thousandths. Sounds like it is steering box rebuilding time.
Redhead in Seattle is the go to rebuilder. They know the GMC Steering box
very well. Quick turnaround time. It's who I use.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Mon, Aug 3, 2020, 3:48 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist
wrote:

> Is there supposed to be end play on the input shaft of the steering box?
> While centering the box, I found the input shaft moved up and down "quite a
> bit". (old technical term) It's kind of hard to get my head down there to
> measure but I would guess 1/8" to 3/16". There is no side to side movement.
> I didn't find any specs or mention of this in the manual or Wirth's
> steering box PDF. I'm sure there would be some end-play but how much and is
> there
> an adjustment for it short of tearing it apart?
>
> Thanks, Jerry
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
> A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
>
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[jerry burt]

That's what I was afraid of.
Thanks, Jerry

> No, only a few thousandths. Sounds like it is steering box rebuilding time.
> Redhead in Seattle is the go to rebuilder. They know the GMC Steering box
> very well. Quick turnaround time. It's who I use.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2020, 3:48 PM Jerry Burt via Gmclist

>
> > Is there supposed to be end play on the input shaft of the steering box?
> > While centering the box, I found the input shaft moved up and down "quite a
> > bit". (old technical term) It's kind of hard to get my head down there to
> > measure but I would guess 1/8" to 3/16". There is no side to side movement.
> > I didn't find any specs or mention of this in the manual or Wirth's
> > steering box PDF. I'm sure there would be some end-play but how much and is
> > there
> > an adjustment for it short of tearing it apart?
> >
> > Thanks, Jerry
> > --
> > Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
> > 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
> > 77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
> > Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
> > A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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Patti & Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
77 Palm Beach - Parts Coach - SOLD
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.