Hi Scott,
The SRL-311s had the Ross steering (cam and lever) before sn#9001 and
recirculating-ball after that. I have only seen the later models so I don't
know what the early ones look like, but check your serial number. Check out
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/49A.gif for an exploded view of the
early type. I also have some general info on steering boxes at
http://brooks-planck.org/DatsunDiaries/steering_boxes.html.
Best of luck,
Mitch Planck
Chelsea, MI
'69 1600
'70 1600
>
> Hi List,
>
> I have a 68 2000 that I have owned since 1976. I
> recently had the front end gone through by a frame and
> front end shop that Gordon Glasgow - thanks Gordon!
>
> The shop said the upper A-arm spindle on the passenger
> side and the lower ball joints were all worn. He
> replaced all of them plus installed the 10 rubber
> boots over the grease fittings and did an alignment.
> However he mentioned that the steering box was badly
> worn, noting that he tightened it as much as he could
> without it binding, but that I needed a new u-joint,
> rebuilt box, new worm gear and/or idler.
>
> I have heard that there were two basic steering box
> designs for the roadster and that the later models (69
> on) were a better design.
>
> Is that true, and if so, how do I identify the better
> one?
>
> Anybody have instructions, tips, and tricks on taking
> out the old one and putting the new one in?
>
> Suggestions on anything else I should check on the
> front end while I have the box out?
>
> Thanks!!!
>
> Scott Occhiuto
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