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Re: [oletrucks] Steering Box Adjust

To: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Steering Box Adjust
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:52:34 -0400

J Forbes wrote:

> A few years ago I bought a few tubes of GM steering gear lube from the
> local dealer...I have one in the shop with the part number on it, I
> think, if anyone is interested.  I don't know if it's still available,
> but it may be.  This lube is neat, it's half way between grease and
> oil.  Oil is too thin and leaks out, but grease is too thick and won't
> properly lube the recirculating balls.  Use the right stuff!
>
> Jim

It's still availabele, I got some a few months ago and it is listed in the
Goodwrench book of lubricants under manual steering box lube. It's
directions say to use one tube only or risk blowing the seals. I don't know
what steering box theese directions are for but I didn't see how you would
blow the seals in a AD box. Anyhwow one tube didn't seem to be enough and I
used two in my '50, no more leaks.

Grant 50 3100


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