[Healeys] Steering Box

ruvino at ripnet.com ruvino at ripnet.com
Mon Jun 20 13:27:28 MDT 2016


I raise the front end of the ground and adjust the set screw on the top. You will probably turn it to much and when you move the wheels it will catch. Back it off and keep trying the movement of the wheels just until it doesn’ catch any more. Then you are good. Should get rid of some of the slop

Carl
BN4-L
1957

From: Chris Scholz 
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 1:08 PM
To: Stephen Hutchings 
Cc: Healeys List 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box

Stephen, I have the same issue in my 1959 BN4.  I thought I was told I could tighten the set screw on the top of the steering gearbox. 

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Chris Scholz OD

On Jun 20, 2016, at 10:44 AM, Stephen Hutchings <s.hutchings at rogers.com> wrote:


  I wonder if someone can point me to a good description of adjusting the end play or "end float" in the steering box.
  I don't find the manual's - "add or subtract shims as necessary to obtain the correct adjustment" very helpful.
  I had thought I had pretty minimal end play when I had the box on the bench (a few years back now), but on the road I find I need to take some of the play out.
  So- do more shims ad or decrease the end play? It's not immediately obvious to me. Also, I wonder if it's better to keep the arm attached while doing this to actually see if there is play under load.

  I'm sorry if this seems like a dumb question - I had no trouble getting the shims right on the wheel bearings, but this one's got me a bit confused.
  Thanks,
  Stephen, BJ8

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