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Re: [Healeys] Steering Box

To: "'Oudesluys'" <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box
From: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:43:32 -0800
Leaks badly...have tried all the home remedies...grease, thicker oil etc
etc.

Time to replace the gaskets.

paul

-----Original Message-----
From: Oudesluys [mailto:coudesluijs@chello.nl] 
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:14 AM
To: PG
Cc: 'healey'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box

What is wrong with the steering box? If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Get a proper WSM that describes the procedure if there is excessive 
play, more than 1" at the steering wheel rim. If you are not at ease 
doing the job have it done by the professionals. They have the needed 
parts at hand.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


PG schreef:
> Ok..some honesty...I'm facing my boogyman!
>
>  
>
> I've been rebuilding motors, transmissions and cars for many
years..usually
> successful (augmented with some very expensive mistakes).
>
>  
>
> Years ago, I rebuilt a '52 Willy's Flatfender Jeep and messed up on the
> steering box (it actually worked out OK as long as you only wanted to turn
> left!)..apparently, I've been scarred by the experience and have never
> approached another one.
>
>  
>
> So, now I'm facing my nemesis..I've got the steering box (and tube) out of
> the car on my workbench, and it's calling to me (like the grim reaper
calls
> it's next victim).
>
>  
>
> My real concern is alignment and centering after the rebuild.
>
>  
>
> Before I get started on the operation..perhaps some words of wisdom from
the
> list...
>
> 1.    Suggested replacement parts?  
> 2.    Do I simply reuse the existing shims and hope for the best?
> 3.    How do I realign when I'm done;
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
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