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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/13/02 8:47amMessage 1 of 7
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STATEN ISLAND, NY - USA
Joined: 12/23/2001
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Vette(s): 1976 L48
my red sled has been pulling to the right. i replaced the steering cylinder ,no change.aligned her, no change.she has new tires. i bought a $12.50 rebuild kit from napa yesterday and am going to the driveway to take out the steering valve now. in the rain, figure i have corvette fever anyway so what if i get corvette pnuemonia. this should take couple of hours so ill let you ll know what happens |smokin| if anybody has any suggestions i would love to hear them.
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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/13/02 10:43amMessage 2 of 7
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CHARLOTTE, NC - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
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Vette(s): 1972 Mille Miglia Red Coupe * LS5 w/ 4 Speed * Loaded
Richard,
There are a number of things that could cause your Corvette to pull one direction or the other. If your PS control valve is going bad, it could be "out of balance" and might be the primary cause. Once you get the valve rebuilt just make sure to follow the balancing procedure that is outlined in the Chevy Shop Manual.

There are also some excellent tech articles on http://www.corvettefaq.com. Actually, the articles are in there "Suspension and Steering" section which is located at http://www.corvettefaq.com/susp.asp. There are several articles related to control valve overhaul.

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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/13/02 12:04pmMessage 3 of 7
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Pennsville, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 EX-L48
Could the brakes be grabbing slightly and pulling it??
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's

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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/13/02 8:29pmMessage 4 of 7
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
The simplist thing that no one ever seems to check is tire pressure.
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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/16/02 9:45pmMessage 5 of 7
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STATEN ISLAND, NY - USA
Joined: 12/23/2001
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Vette(s): 1976 L48
im a dunce, glenn is right! 23 lbs. in the right front, now she is ok again .it was still better than being in the house . thanks everyone ! |eek|
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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/17/02 9:04pmMessage 6 of 7
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Glad I could help.
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Pulls to the right

Posted: 4/25/02 4:44pmMessage 7 of 7
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OOLTEWAH, TN - USA
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Vette(s): Currently Owned: 1979 L-48 Red/Oyster Previously owned: 1976 L-48 Mahogany/Firethorn
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