Time to rebuild control valve?

ForceFed70 · Dec 11, 2006

Currently I have the engine, transmission, and steering colum out of my 1970 Grande for an auto to T5 swap.

I was wondering if I should take this opertunity to rebuild my steering components since I have such easy access at the moment.

Can anyone tell me how to check a control valve to see if it needs a rebuild?
The steering box seems OK, but any advice on checking it would also help.

Remember the engine is out of the car...

Thanks!

yeloxr7 · Dec 12, 2006

It couldn't hurt, especially if you decide to replace the gearbox.

10secgoal · Dec 12, 2006

If it doesn't leak, and doesn't yank to one direction when you start to turn, just leave it. They can be a real pain.

bnickel · Dec 13, 2006

10secgoal said:
If it doesn't leak, and doesn't yank to one direction when you start to turn, just leave it. They can be a real pain.

i agree, if it's not leaking or really loose. you can tighten up the gear box adjustment and greasing the control valve pivot ball (there should be a greas zerk there) will help tighten up the valve some. many people don't realize that ball joint/pivot also needs to be greased regularly and can be a major contributor to premature control valve failure.

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