[Healeys] Healey gear reduction starter

[Bob Spidell]

re: "... the Healey steering box is more closely related to a gravel 
truck than a sports car"

Yep; it's 'worm-and-peg,' not even high-tech recirculating ball. Rebuild 
is doable by a decent shadetree mechanic; hard part is getting the whole 
shaft in and out--a little easier on the 4-cyls--and rocker shaft bush 
has to be correctly installed and reamed.

bs

On 6/7/2025 8:13 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> Dave,
>
> Not sure where you are located but if you can find a shop that repairs 
> highway truck steering boxes they can repair/rebuild the Healey 
> steering box. It won't come as a surprise to many of us but the Healey 
> steering box is more closely related to a gravel truck than a sports car.
>
> Harold
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM Richard Kahn via Healeys 
> <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>     I got mine from British Car Specialist. I don’t remember the
>     price. I like it. But I got the original rebuilt for a few bucks.
>     Now it sits on a shelf awaiting the reduction one to fail. The
>     wiring was a little tricky but with the help of a friend it is
>     perfect.
>     Sent from my iPhone
>
>     > On Jun 6, 2025, at 4:31 PM, David Masucci via Healeys
>     <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>     >
>     > Hi Listers,
>     >
>     > The other day I was looking into the modern gear reduction
>     starter for the Healey. On the Moss website the total included
>     $319.89 for the starter, $24.99 for shipping, and $20.00 for tax.
>     The moss total to my door $364.98.
>     >
>     > I happen to take a look on Amazon for something relating to the
>     Healey, and lo and behold, there was the same starter (same image
>     even). The starter was listed at $241.06, free shipping, and
>     $15.07 for tax. The Amazon total to my door $256.16.
>     >
>     > Your call, but if you’re looking for one of these for your big
>     Healey, that’s a savings of $108.85.
>     >
>     > Just an FYI.
>     >
>     > BTW, I was looking to see if I could get a better price for a
>     rebuilt steering box. No luck on that one.
>     >
>     > Dave
>     >
>     > 64 BJ8
>     >
>     >
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