same method with the corn head grease.
---- BJ8Healeys <sbyers@ec.rr.com> wrote:
=============
I have used Penrite for many years now after a leak developed in my steering
box while using 90W oil. The Penrite stopped the leak and it has not
re-occurred since.
Before adding Penrite to the 'box, I warm the container with a hair dryer. I
have a large (about 3/4" diameter) plastic hypodermic/syringe tool that makes
it much easier to fill or top up the 'box without getting the stuff all over
the place. No idea where this tool came from, but I know I didn't buy it.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC USA
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Steele
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:18 AM
To: 'i erbs'; 'Michael Oritt'
Cc: 'Ahealey help'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering question
And pumping in the Penright can be a challenge. I had the tube come adrift
under pressure and blew the thick oil all over the surrounding area. May hours
and several boxes of Q-Tips later I was still finding little globs of the stuff.
Bruce Steele
Brea, CA
1960 BN7
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of i erbs
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 12:31 PM
To: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Cc: Ahealey help <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering question
I switched to Penright oil to stop it from leaking and it really improved the
steering response too. You need to pump it as it is very thick and will not
pour.
Mr. Ira Erbs
Portland,OR
On Dec 28, 2015 12:19 PM, "Michael Oritt" <michael.oritt@gmail.com> wrote:
All--
Thanks for the good suggestions. After reading Joseph's I did a quick check on
the shocks and found I could tighten the upper shock mounts about one flat (I
have Putske's Bilstein shocks mounted) but to be on the safe side I will give
the entire front end a good nut and bolt before ruling anything out.
I am running about 27 psi on the Michelin XAS's and I will also check toe as
per Dave Porter's suggestion.
In the meantime it has been quite a while since I have checked the fluid level
in the steering box and I ran out of time to check it today as I must move the
cold air hose in order to get to it. What is the preferred lubricant for a box
that has not shown any signs of leakage?
Best--Michael Oritt
On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 2:52 PM, David Porter <frogeye@porterscustom.com> wrote:
Wander is generally an issue with the toe-in/out. Check the tie toe ends for
excessive wear..
happy new year from Snippy..
On 12/28/2015 12:23 PM, Michael Oritt wrote:
I have a December, 1954 100.
My wife and I went out for an extended ride yesterday. She drove first and
though she does not have much experience with the car she is a quick study and
good thinker. After she had driven for perhaps 20 miles she commented that the
steering seemed go be "wandering" and required constant small adjustments to
keep the car going straight. She felt that the condition did not start until
after we had been driving for a while. I did not say anything and thought to
myself that she simply was not used to the car.
After about 50 miles we switched and--whether or not it was because of her
comment--I noticed that the car did in fact want to wander and I had to stay on
top of keeping the car from veering ever so slightly from left or right of
center. The situation remained the same for the balance of the trip--about 150
or so miles in all till we came home.
Whether or not this is relevant--once the wheel is turned to set up for a turn
everything seems fine and the car holds a steady track through the turn. It was
only when the wheels were straight ahead that the issue presented.
I decided to address this today and with the car in the garage I find that
there is virtually no play whatsoever in the steering--perhaps 1/2" or
less--whether the front wheels are on or off the ground.
â??The "adjustment" procedure described in the manual for "later" 100's simply
tells me to loosen the lock nut, remove the cover plate and tighten down the
adjusting screw to remove play. I am not finding a lot of play--again 1/2" or
less-whether the car is on the ground or in the air--except when we are rolling.
I have, btw, checked for loose front wheel bearings by trying to wiggle the
front wheels both from side to side and back and forth and everything feels
just right. Also I have observed the steering linkage from underneath and when
I push the wheels from lock to lock I see no looseness, etc. in the end ball
joints or the steering tie rods.
â?? Suggestions will be appreciated....
Best--Michael Orittâ??
â??
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