Flaming River Quick Ratio Corvair - Manual

091604
800 Poertner Drive
Berea, OH 44017
1-800-648-8022
www.flamingriver.com
TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1006
STEERING BOX CENTERING INSTRUCTIONS – FR1513-36, FR1513-30 CORVETTE STEEL MANUAL
STEERING BOX
WARRANTY: ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCT DEEMED
DEFECTIVE BY THE FACTORY.
ANY LABOR INCURRED IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
WEIGHT: 16 LBS
NOTE: IMPORTANT!!! It is critical that the steering box be at the center position BEFORE installation.
Incorrect centering will cause loose steering and premature wear. You should feel the box tighten when at
center.
NOTE: All boxes are pre-lubricated and pre-adjusted to factory specifications.
DO NOT ADJUST THE STEERING BOX!!!
16:1 RATIO GEAR BOX FR1513-36, FR1513-30
1) Place the steering box in a bench vise and be certain the box is held securely
2) Place a ¾”-30 (for FR1513-30) or ¾”-36 (for FR1513-36) u-joint on the pinion input shaft
3) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) all the way to the right lock.
4) Turn the shaft to the left (counter clockwise) all the way to the left lock (approx. 4 turns)
5) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) half the number of turns. (approx. 2 turns) You should
feel the box tighten when at the center.
6) The wide spline on the output shaft will align with the center of the box casting.
Paint stripe
indicates centered
shaft.
Paint may or may
not be on box.
Pitman shaft
thread size
7/8”-14
FR1513-36
¾”-36
pinion size
FR1513-30
¾”-30
pinion size
Warranty Disclaimer
Because of their intended usage, the manufacturer
makes no warranties whatsoever expressed or implied,
oral or written, to purchasers of their products regarding
performance, safety, fit, merchantability or length of
service. Purchasers are responsible for selection of
proper goods and must rely on their own skill or
judgment that such goods are suitable for the
purchaser’s application.