[Healeys] Healey gear reduction starter

Robert Markovich rmarkovich at aol.com
Mon Jun 9 11:00:37 MDT 2025 

Maybe the improved conventional setup is kind of a good idea …


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On Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:56 PM, Richard Mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:

Yes, just bolt in an MGB rack and pinion. Anywhere will do. No need to worry about that thing called "bump steer".  Oh, and that rack will have to go in the space where the radiator is currently located.  No worries. Just have a custom radiator built that will fit in the new forward - angled space - that needs to go forward of the MG rack.  But first, fab up those braces that must be welded to the chassis legs to support that new custom radiator.  Last but not least. Reconfigure those steering arms for the new steering geometry to eliminate bump steer.  Oh wait, Then there are the universal joints and double D steering shaft and that upper part of the column that needs to be cut, modified, supported, braced and massaged to locate the stock steering wheel. 
Here's a photo of my work in progress for mounting an MGB rack.  It has taken me many, many, hours so far.   But your experience could differ. 
On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM Jonathan Einhorn <einhornlawoffice at gmail.com> wrote:

Or just replace it with a rack and pinion steering column from an MG
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On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

AH Spares and I believe Denis Welch offer an upgraded box that is promised to be nearly as precise as rack and pinion, with a choice of ratios. Also available is a jointed “safety shaft” which seems nice provided the horn still works from the steering wheel center (a toggle switch a la Sprite on the dash would have to do for the turn signals with a jointed shaft). 


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On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:31 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

 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. 
 
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 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.
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 > 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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