Consider installing two rocker shaft seals. Should be room.
PG wrote:
> Leaks badly...have tried all the home remedies...grease, thicker oil etc
> etc.
>
> Time to replace the gaskets.
>
> paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Oudesluys [mailto:coudesluijs@chello.nl]
> Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:14 AM
> To: PG
> Cc: 'healey'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box
>
> What is wrong with the steering box? If it ain't broke don't fix it.
> Get a proper WSM that describes the procedure if there is excessive
> play, more than 1" at the steering wheel rim. If you are not at ease
> doing the job have it done by the professionals. They have the needed
> parts at hand.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> PG schreef:
>> Ok..some honesty...I'm facing my boogyman!
>>
>>
>>
>> I've been rebuilding motors, transmissions and cars for many
> years..usually
>> successful (augmented with some very expensive mistakes).
>>
>>
>>
>> Years ago, I rebuilt a '52 Willy's Flatfender Jeep and messed up on the
>> steering box (it actually worked out OK as long as you only wanted to turn
>> left!)..apparently, I've been scarred by the experience and have never
>> approached another one.
>>
>>
>>
>> So, now I'm facing my nemesis..I've got the steering box (and tube) out of
>> the car on my workbench, and it's calling to me (like the grim reaper
> calls
>> it's next victim).
>>
>>
>>
>> My real concern is alignment and centering after the rebuild.
>>
>>
>>
>> Before I get started on the operation..perhaps some words of wisdom from
> the
>> list...
>>
>> 1. Suggested replacement parts?
>> 2. Do I simply reuse the existing shims and hope for the best?
>> 3. How do I realign when I'm done;
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Paul
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