Manual steering question

stars · 01-13-2003

I have a '68 with manual steering. The thing steers like a tank, I've never seen a car so hard to turn, even allowing for the manual. I can't find anything wrong in the linkage or suspension (nothing bent, stiff, or worn). Is hard manual steering normal for these cars?

Twister · 01-13-2003

can you get me the codes off of the gear box? you might have a power steering box, also, what size tires do you have?

stars · 01-13-2003

The tires are 235/60R14. I'll have to check tomorrow (when there's better light) for the steering box tag.

Twister · 01-13-2003

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Originally posted by stars
The tires are 235/60R14. I'll have to check tomorrow (when there's better light) for the steering box tag.

that is the reason right there!

stars · 01-13-2003

OK, so what would be a more suitable tire size? I don't know what the original size was supposed to be.

Twister · 01-13-2003

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Originally posted by stars
OK, so what would be a more suitable tire size? I don't know what the original size was supposed to be.

175's are close to stock, the origional wheel was 14x6