Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

[Paul L.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

My Christmas present to myself. A blue-printed steering box from Gary R. I sure do not push my 1974 (it's a Sunday afternoon driver) but I do insist on safe and precise steering. Specs are:

5 in/lb preload
12.5 in/lb lash
0.002" lash gap
0.002" sideplay
pitman arm 150 ft/lb

Thinking back, the Borgeson conversion might have worked with some aggravation re fit, and shortening the steering column, but I am happy with my decision to go the straight-and-narrow.

Thanks Gary!

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[Paul L.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Not an off the shelf ready to go unit. Maybe the best bet is have one shipped to Ogdensburg NY and go pick it up. That's about an hour each way?

Mike,

It came USPS in about six days from CT to ON with no UPS/FedEx fuss or muss. Believe it or not Canada Post was out today (Sunday) with parcel delivery as a Christmas present to Canadians!

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[Michael W.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Nice deal Paul. I didn't think USPS/Canada Post would accept parcels that heavy. Good to know, and glad to see that Gary came through again.

[Paul L.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Nice deal Paul. I didn't think USPS/Canada Post would accept parcels that heavy. Good to know, and glad to see that Gary came through again.

Shipping receipt shows 20 lbs. That's not terribly heavy? Soccer Moms do this every day.

Yes, Gary came through big time. He gave me pics and specs of the re-built unit. Not that I understand those specs!! But it gives comfort that he knows what he is doing.

From Canada Post web site:

Maximum weight for a parcel is 30 kg (66 lb.)

[Michael W.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Guess my mailman is a wuss then

[Paul L.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Guess my mailman is a wuss then

Mike,

These are the truck guys/gals not the door-to-door people. I wouldn't expect the latter to carry around such baggage.

The problem tonight is explaining to the Wife why a C3 Corvette steering box is sitting under the Christmas tree. It makes sense to me .

[Terry M.]

Re: Can I Post a C3 Non-Original Tech Question Here?

Mike,

These are the truck guys/gals not the door-to-door people. I wouldn't expect the latter to carry around such baggage.

The problem tonight is explaining to the Wife why a C3 Corvette steering box is sitting under the Christmas tree. It makes sense to me .