224 steering question.

TTTTTT · Mar 9, 2011

Also if the wheels are extending that far is or has there already been damage to the steering cylinder from being over extended? Also possible are there other parts lke the tie rod ends that are becoming loose with much more play. (did happen to me with total steering loss). Probably not a bad idea to check over all the steering parts in the front end.

Dave

Rich Waugh · Mar 9, 2011

Excellent point! After a steering failure on my 304, I discovered that I'd not properly set up the steering initially ( steering cylinder came loose) and that the tie rod ends are actually adjustable and needed to be tightened. Doing things up properly made a huge difference in steering control.

I would not undertake to add adjustable stop bolts to my steering as the cast stop bosses are too small to allow drilling and tapping for a bolt - the resulting loss of material would render the whole thing very fragile.

TSMART · Mar 9, 2011

well look at this. One pic taken on right side, one on left side. (as I am in drivers seat)..you see an obvious stop on the left wheel casting, but look at the right, (the one that goes whacky)...you see no stop present on the casting. So it makes me wonder if that "stop" on the wheel housing is actually a welded on piece of metal. Cause if it is, then somebody missed mine....

Tomorrow I will get the front end off the ground and rotate on the axis to see if I am right.