[Healeys] Steering Box

[Donald Tate]

Hi Bob,
Like you I purchased an uprated steering column for my 65 BJ8.  Today a buddy and I removed the old one and replaced it with the new one. 
I don’t believe it can be done with the grille surround in place as every bit of room was needed.  We even had to remove the 2 plates at the fire wall to gain the extra space afforded by the holes in the firewall.  We didn’t need to mess with the radiator. 
Otherwise it was fairly straightforward and it was made easier with a helper.  

Let me know if I can answer any questions. 

Don Tate
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> On Jan 17, 2024, at 9:45 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> 
> I bought a DWM uprated steering box/shaft for my BJ8 several years ago. I'm getting a round tuit to install it, but removing the grill looks to be a bit of a pain. My questions:
> 
> 1) A noted Healey shop told me they were able to R&R a steering box on a 6-cyl car--the 4-cyl grills aren't hard to remove--without removing the grill. Anyone done this/know how it could be done?
> 
> 2) Does the radiator need to be drained and remove, or can it just be unbolted and move aside a couple inches (I did this on my BN2)? I'm willing to sacrifice the bolts that hold the box to the frame if I can avoid removing the radiator.
> 
> Any other tips and tricks welcome.
> 
> TIA,
> Bob
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