[Healeys] Steering Box Questions

[i erbs]

Try a large syringe and clear hose

Ira Erbs
Portland,OR
1959 Austin Healey BN4
1967 MGB

On Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 6:45 PM Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:

> Update.
> Have decided on a 2 pronged approach.
> Filled with NGLI - 00 grease and monitoring for ANY leaks.
> So far so good.
> ANY signs of leaking will do it properly and replace the seal.
>
> On a separate note beware ... there is always a crocodile lurking. I
> ordered a cannister of the Penrite grease and ariived no issue. However the
> Oz Penrite cannister is a larger diameter and does not fit our DIN 1284
> sized grease guns (used in USA Canada UK and Europe) .... grrr ! Never
> received any comment from Penrite about this.
> So had to resort to spooning with the usual mess and wastage ....
> rg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bluehealey <bluehealey at gmail.com>
> To: 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:14:51 -0700 (MST)
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Questions
>
> Guys.
>
> This is an interesting thread and I absolutely agree with use of the NLGI
> grease. This becomes a ‘fit and forget’ mod. Neglible – probably zero –
> leaks and therefore no need to ever top up again. The stuff sticks like
> 5h1t to a blanket and gets dragged by the worm into the rocker arm bearing
> surface. I practically brimmed mine after replacing the oil seals and it
> has never leaked.
>
> Regarding R&R in situ.  Removal of the column/box really isn’t a big deal.
> The sequence, from memory:
>
> Disconnect the bullets and withdraw the trafficator including stator tube
> in one piece. Plug the exit hole olive and nut with a 3/8” bolt to minimise
> oil over the floor.
>
> Steering wheel off and grille out.
>
> Undo column clamp and three box bolts. Split the steering rod joints.
>
> The box comes out easily then by rotating it and drawing out of the grille
> opening.
>
>
>
> The trick for re-installing is to slide a PVC tube into the car long
> enough to pass from grille opening into the cockpit. Plumbing waste pipe
> here in the UK. The engine bay grommet plate is positioned on the plastic
> tube and the grommet as two separate items. Slide the column into the tube
> and through the grille until the box can be caught on a front trunnion
> bolt. Then withdraw the plastic tube and install the clamp, plates and
> grommets.
>
> It isn’t as difficult as it may appear and makes working on the box a very
> comfortable exercise at the bench.
>
> JM2C
>
> Have fun
>
> AlanB
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *
> simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com
> *Sent:* 26 January 2020 10:10
> *To:* 'Perry'
> *Cc:* 'Healeys'
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Questions
>
>
>
> Yes. Further to my last email, there is further info on the tube:-
>
> “Polyurea thickened grease that is a superior corn head lubricant”.
>
> &
>
> “Applications:
>
> Corn head gear cases, irrigation system gear boxes, and gear boxes
> requiring NLGi “O” grade grease”.
>
> &, rather relevantly,
>
> “Problem solving grease for gearboxes with leaky seals”.
>
> Were not half of the text in French, I remain confident that there would
> be reference to “leaky old Brit cars”…………!
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Perry via
> Healeys
> *Sent:* 26 January 2020 02:19
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Questions
>
>
>
> Listers
>
> Looks like the common denominator on these thick oils/pourable greases is
> that they meet the requirements of  *NLGI 00*standard (NLGI is National
> Lubricating Grease Institute).  This topic is a common one in the old car
> world with folks like us. The results of the use of this product, mainly
> lack of leaks on old steering boxes, is mentioned on many sites. So if you
> have an very old Chevy or a AH this stuff is helpful. Not saying that a
> properly repaired steering box can’t be nearly leak free but for most of us
> this stuff will make the situation much better. Don’t let the term grease
> deter your use.  It still flows to all the places that need lubrication but
> resists leaking out.   By the way there are lots of sources for this stuff
> under many name brands and retailers.  NAPA, John Deere and a multitude of
> others.  Use the NLGI 00 specs to find supplier near you.
>
> Perry
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
> *From: *Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com>
> *Sent: *Saturday, January 25, 2020 6:33 PM
> *To: *Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net>
> *Cc: *Austin Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject: *Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Questions
>
>
>
> Penrite comes in grease gun cartridges.
>
> I replace the filler with a 1/4 bsp nipple to fill
>
>
>
> https://www.penriteoil.com.au/assets/pis_pdfs/STEERING%20BOX%20LUBE.pdf
>
>
>
>
> On 26 Jan 2020, at 6:18 am, Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
>
> Two questions for the more experienced among us ...
>
>
>
> My BJ8 steering box is leaking. From the front cover and more
> significantly from the shaft.
>
>
>
>
>
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