[Healeys] Help - steering still binds no matter how loose adjustment

[John Vrugtman]

I used the same DW parts to rebuild my 64 box a few years ago and 
initially had the same problem.  Took the box out again and with it on 
the bench found that the outer tube was slightly bent causing the worm 
shaft to bind at one point in each revolution.  The tube seemed to not 
be very well fixed to the box so that the mounting points can pressure 
the tube to be off center with respect to the worm shaft. So on the 
bench it worked fine after making sure it was centered, but problem 
returned after mounting.  I was able to adjust the mounts enough for the 
problem to go away.  Good luck.
John
64/66 BJ8s

On 4/29/2018 6:37 PM, Steve B. Gerow wrote:
> I rebuilt my steering gear (late model, adjustable). DWR worm (normal ratio) & peg, new bearings & bearing cups. Careful adjustment of shims at front. Bearings seated properly - not cocked. 6 belleville washers. Filled with 00 grease.
>
> I've isolated the problem to be in the box, as the binding is still present after I undo the tie rod ball joints from the steering arm. The steering rocker shaft drops into the box easily and has minimal wear in the bushing.
>
> I'm at my wit's end - the steering binds at irregular spots no matter how loose I adjust it.
>