Series 3 landrover steering lock stops

[warwick]

Hi Does any one know how to adjust the steering stops as I have a
series 3 1977 LWB land rover which has had them set wrong by a
previous owner so when I turn hard left the wheels scrape on the guard
I have looked through some manuals and they vaguely imply how to do it
but don't really tell you. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Alex]

Post by warwick
Hi Does any one know how to adjust the steering stops as I have a
series 3 1977 LWB land rover which has had them set wrong by a
previous owner so when I turn hard left the wheels scrape on the guard
I have looked through some manuals and they vaguely imply how to do it
but don't really tell you. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Adjust the stop bolts so the distance between the top of the head of
the bolt is 12.5mm from the seal retainer surface.

Or alternativly, untill it stops scraping on full lock.

Alex

[Andy]

Post by Alex

Post by warwick
Hi Does any one know how to adjust the steering stops as I have a
series 3 1977 LWB land rover which has had them set wrong by a
previous owner so when I turn hard left the wheels scrape on the guard
I have looked through some manuals and they vaguely imply how to do it
but don't really tell you. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Adjust the stop bolts so the distance between the top of the head of
the bolt is 12.5mm from the seal retainer surface.
Or alternativly, untill it stops scraping on full lock.
Alex

leave the stops off and fit offset wheels andd enjoy a better turning
circle

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[warwick]

Post by Alex
Adjust the stop bolts so the distance between the top of the head of
the bolt is 12.5mm from the seal retainer surface.
Or alternativly, untill it stops scraping on full lock.

Does anyone know of a website with a diagram or simlar. As I know it
must be very simple I I could only find the correct bolt. I mean I
know it on the steering apparently on the frount of the axle but I'm
not sure where.

I have also heard that if it scrapes on the left wheel you ajust the
right stop and vice vasa but that doesnt quite ring true is that
correct?

[Alex]

Post by warwick

Post by Alex
Adjust the stop bolts so the distance between the top of the head of
the bolt is 12.5mm from the seal retainer surface.
Or alternativly, untill it stops scraping on full lock.

Does anyone know of a website with a diagram or simlar. As I know it
must be very simple I I could only find the correct bolt. I mean I
know it on the steering apparently on the frount of the axle but I'm
not sure where.
I have also heard that if it scrapes on the left wheel you ajust the
right stop and vice vasa but that doesnt quite ring true is that
correct?

Depends on which edge of the wheel is scraping.

try this:

http://www.cbmsys.co.uk/steeringlockstop.pdf

Alex

[JD]

Post by warwick

Post by Alex
Adjust the stop bolts so the distance between the top of the head of
the bolt is 12.5mm from the seal retainer surface.
Or alternativly, untill it stops scraping on full lock.

Does anyone know of a website with a diagram or simlar. As I know it
must be very simple I I could only find the correct bolt. I mean I
know it on the steering apparently on the frount of the axle but I'm
not sure where.
I have also heard that if it scrapes on the left wheel you ajust the
right stop and vice vasa but that doesnt quite ring true is that
correct?

The bolt you are after is one on the ring of bolts holding the oilseal that
runs on the chromed swivel housing. Its the one that sticks out and has a
lock nut on it. Same on both sides. Simplest is to adjust so that it does
not rub rather than to the book value.
JD

[warwick]

Cool thanks I Found one of them the other has been removed but it
doesnt rub on that side any way Only problem is I managed to snap off
the head of the bolt trying to ajust it. Hope fully nothing some
locktite and 2 nuts wont fix. Does any one know exactly what size nuts
and bolts I need to order as replacements?

Post by JD
The bolt you are after is one on the ring of bolts holding the oilseal that
runs on the chromed swivel housing. Its the one that sticks out and has a
lock nut on it. Same on both sides. Simplest is to adjust so that it does
not rub rather than to the book value.
JD

[JD]

Post by warwick
Cool thanks I Found one of them the other has been removed but it
doesnt rub on that side any way Only problem is I managed to snap off
the head of the bolt trying to ajust it. Hope fully nothing some
locktite and 2 nuts wont fix. Does any one know exactly what size nuts
and bolts I need to order as replacements?

(snip)
Without looking, I think they are 1/4 UNF about 35mm long.
JD