Flaming River Quick Ratio Corvair User Manual

800 Poertner Drive

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Berea, OH 44017
1-800-648-8022
www.flamingriver.com

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.

WEIGHT: 16 LBS

TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1006

ANY LABOR INCURRED IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.

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.

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.

FR1513-36
¾”-36

inion size

Warranty Disclaimer

FR1513-30
¾”-30

inion size

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.

Paint stripe
indicates centered
shaft.
Paint may or may
not be on box.

Pitman shaft
thread size
7/8”-14

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