[Healeys] Steering Box Rebuild

[Bob Spidell]

I don't remember how many shims I used, but do recall that the gasket is 
about 0.005"  I think somewhere between 0.005" and 0.015" shims should 
be needed.  I think a broken bearing would be rough all through 
rotation; your problem is likely with the worm and/or peg.  I'd be 
strongly tempted to install a Denis Welch box.

Did you really use a grease instead of oil in the box?

Here's what happened when I broke a bearing race:


On 5/12/2018 10:00 AM, Ron Fine wrote:
> The steering box on my BN7 has developed a major problem.  I am 
> anticipating having to pull it and replace the two ball bearings but I 
> was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem.  I 
> noticed that the steering wheel seemed to be sticking in multiple 
> spots in the rotation while driving.  Once I got the car up on jacks 
> with the weight off the front tires it became obvious that the wheel 
> is sticking or tight every 3-5 degrees of rotation from full right to 
> left.  The only thing I can think of that might be causing that would 
> be a broken ball bearing although I am not sure why that would happen 
> other than old age.  The box does have a full load of grease and has 
> worked fine for the 13  years since my restoration was completed.
> Has anyone else had to rebuild a steering box due to such a failure?  
> Is there anyway to anticipate the number or size of shims I should 
> have on hand to complete a rebuild?
> Thanks,
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7
>
>

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