Quote Originally Posted by Rasmus View Post
I didn't know this but the quill in a hydraulic power steering rack has a bit of play it in. It's that play that allows the hydraulic valving to work. But if you depower it without welding up the quill that play will turn into slop and you'll have a dead spot every time you change direction or make a correction.
I wonder if Erik has that play on his. I'm sure he went through what you just did.