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# of turns steering gear box 84 firebird?

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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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# of turns steering gear box 84 firebird?

was the orig power steering gear box on 84 firebird/TAm 5.0 liter V8 a 2.5 turn, a 3.5 turn or a 4.5 turn?
is 2.5 turns too "tight"?

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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Re: # of turns steering gear box 84 firebird?

Most steering boxes are 3-1/2 to 4 turns from stop to stop
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