Thread: Harder turning right

Only thing I can think of is the adjustment too tight. Make sure there is nothing interfering with it though - last time this happened to me (on the 2a) it turned out to be a screwdriver that had been missing for a few months. Even with the leverage of the steering box it still needed a fair effort to bend the screwdriver and crush the handle! A previous experience involved the wire reinforced air hose to the aircleaner on the County wrapped round the top universal joint.

Check for spare tools, bits of rag etc.

One area not mentioned is the steering column.
Did you replace it in the same orientation as it came off?
It may have a stiff UJ , so it is worth checking.

Regards Philip A

Yes - seized U-joint is a possibility, although I can't see how this would be different left to right. Another possibility is a dragging brake, but very unlikely with discs.

The control valve spool sounds like it's misaligned. Not a lot you can do except take it off and give it to a specialist to look over. Power steering control valves are delicate little beggars, had a few P76 ones apart back in the day.

I had this steering box from new and ran it for a while never noticed this. Was running Simex tyres so this can hide things. Are the CVs not in the column but worn in one of the hubs.? Clive

Did anyone hit the input shaft during removal or fitting? The control spool sits on a thin torsion bar and something may be distorted.

Originally Posted by bee utey

Did anyone hit the input shaft during removal or fitting? The control spool sits on a thin torsion bar and something may be distorted.

For once I never dropped something heavy when installing it., I'll find out tomorrow what it might cost to get checked over. Simply put, the old one that wandered a bit came out & this one went in- with new fluid & immediately this problem. The Landie is hemmed in the garage as usual, so I'll give her another test run tomorrow. Maybe an air block??
David