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Von Bongo- Were you exagerating in post #1 when you said that if you let go of the wheel, it would go full lock?? As Sutphen 30 asked, did you do something or have somebody work back there? I have to assume that this is sometning that just developed. If you're lucky it's just a tie bar lock nut that loosened up. Measuring the toe will tell you everything. You said the skegs are staight and plumb. If the toe is close, then I'd look at the gimbals,etc. I'm not going to debate toe in vs out. If you do a search here, you'll see a little of both as well as recommendations to ask your builder for their recommendations. My speedies are toed in 1/16". Let us know how you make out.
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Originally Posted by Von Bongo
Need a little guidance.
38 cig, bravo drives, no steps.
If I would let go of the wheel it would turn itself full lock.
38 cig, bravo drives, no steps.
If I would let go of the wheel it would turn itself full lock.
once you quit turning the steering wheel.
To me, this sounds more like a steering
valve issue.
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Originally Posted by jt29olhp500s
The orbital valve ( helm) should stop moving
once you quit turning the steering wheel.
To me, this sounds more like a steering
valve issue.
once you quit turning the steering wheel.
To me, this sounds more like a steering
valve issue.
Any other possible ideas.
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Sounds like air in the cylinders. Not sure what would make an orbital helm continue to turn never heard of that. Are you actually seeing the wheel turn or is it a figure of speach??
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Originally Posted by RUSSSR1
Sounds like air in the cylinders. Not sure what would make an orbital helm continue to turn never heard of that. Are you actually seeing the wheel turn or is it a figure of speach??
I am not sure how else to explain it.
When I turn right and say 1/8th wheel turn if I feel no pressure on the wheel to keep turning and if I take my hand off it doesn't start turning the wheel on its own.