Re: (ET) Skipping steering

[Christopher Zach <czach computer org>]

RJ Kanary wrote:
>          By removing the steering shaft from the control cabinet, yes. 
> The nastiest part will be removing the steering  wheel from the pinion 
> shaft without destroying the wheel. Take some time to grind some 
> material from the sector shaft support, where the pinion gear rests. 
> This is a trial and error procedure, to ensure maximum penetration of 
> the pinion gear into the sector gear. While fiddling with this, it is 
> also a good time  to adjust the sector to support clearance, again to 
> maximize gear tooth contact.


Hm. What do you mean by grinding material from the sector shaft support? 
If the gears are rounded then they are toast, correct?

I might take another look at the sector support shims; they might be a 
bit loose. And inflate the tires to full-blast. And re-grease everything.

Chris