[Healeys] Steering box Belleville springs

[Michael Salter]

Over the years I have rebuilt numerous Healey steering boxes. Other than
the very early versions all these boxes have 6 Belleville washers (springs)
on the rocker shaft which bear onto the case and provide upward pressure on
the shaft which is intended, I believe, to prevent rattles from the box.
I have always installed these as 3 pairs with their open ends facing each
other which has always worked satisfactorily for me however, I recently
disassembled what I believe to be a BJ8 steering box which had never
previously been disassembled and found all the washers (springs) nested
together with the "open" end upward.
I have searched through all my available literature and can find no
information as to how these should be installed.
Does anyone know how these are meant to be and perhaps have supporting
documentation?

Michael S
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