[Healeys] Belleville washers in BN2 steering box

[Bob Spidell]

Thanks Olin.  The search is on.

Bob


On 1/10/2017 2:14 PM, Olin Brimberry wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I figured height of the spring was also important, so I put 2 together and measured the height with calipers
> Height of 2 washers: 0.100 inches
> Height of 1 washer: 0.050 inches
> Thickness of washer: 0.025 inches
> Checking the previous diameter dimensions with a caliper, I get:
>   
> ID: 1.057 inches
> OD: 1.5 inches
>
> I suspect that the ID is originally spec'd to be 1-1/16" but because of the slight "spring", the diameter is slightly less.  Good luck
>
> Olin K. Brimberry, PE
> Principal Engineer
> obrimberry at hunterbane.com
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> PO Box 10314
> Raleigh, NC 27605
> 3306 Alamance Drive
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Olin Brimberry [mailto:obrimberry at hunterbane.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 4:34 PM
> To: 'Bob Spidell' <bspidell at comcast.net>; 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Belleville washers in BN2 steering box
>
> I just pulled mine out of a steering box I am rebuilding, and yes there are 6 positioned as such: ()()() Where only the outer edges touch.  The dimensions are as follows:
>
> ID: 1-1/16
> OD: 1-1/2
> Pictures of the measurements are attached for verification purposes.
>
> The washers were loose on the shaft, but I think the closer tolerance is going to be on the OD side.
>
> Olin K. Brimberry, PE
> Principal Engineer
> obrimberry at hunterbane.com
> Office - 919.803.4274
> Mobile - 919.522.1608
>
> HunterBane Engineering, PLLC
> PO Box 10314
> Raleigh, NC 27605
> 3306 Alamance Drive
> Raleigh, NC 27609
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell at comcast.net]
> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 5:48 PM
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Belleville washers in BN2 steering box
>
> The Moss catalog calls for 6 'belleville' washers under the rocker shaft in the late BN, early BN4/6 steering box (Moss part# 725-115).  Mine doesn't appear to have ever had them; anyone know if they're required?
> I'm guessing yes, because otherwise the rocker shaft looks like it rests on a rough surface but, they list for $12.79/ea, and if they're not necessary--or if anyone knows of a cheaper alternative--I'd prefer not to spend that much.
>
> TIA,
>
> Bob
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