I convert the box to accept a modern seal. It involves some machining. At the
same time I change the bronze bush and ream it with a very close tolerance,
which minimize the play in the steering wheel. I haven4t had any leaks what so
ever in any of my converted boxes and I always use hypoid oil, which they were
designed to take.
Browse these pages on my website to see examples of the conversion:
http://www.concourshealeys.com/work-in-progress-2/
http://www.concourshealeys.com/hello-world/
http://www.concourshealeys.com/sorting-out-bt7-steering-suspension-brakes-thr
ottle-linkage-and-ignition/
Magnus Karlsson
Sweden
www.concourshealeys.com
6 jul 2011 kl. 19.01 skrev Niels Bengaard:
> I have a leaking steering box on my BJ8. It leaks from the oil seal.
> I took out the old oil seal today and replaced it with a new. I must admit
it
> didnt go in straight, typical beginners fault, but I got it to sit perfect
in
> the end, and the metal doesnt look damaged at all.
> I have loosened the steering column and is doing the job with the steering
box
> still in the car, the shaft is also still installed in the steering box.
> My problem is the new seal also is leaking, it leaks between the rubber lip
> and the axle in a small area.
>
> Was it because I didnt put it in straight from the beginning or is there
> another problem?
> The oil seal, bought from AH Spares was like the one I pulled out, it4s a
> metal housing with a rubber lip and no spring. Is there a better type
> available?
>
> Niels, Denmark
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