Dennis,
According to the TR parts book, it only shows the one gasket so I'm
assuming its all that is needed at the end plate. That is how I'm
putting mine back together. I belive the gasket is very thin so it
should not make much difference, but remember to pay attention to the
end float specs...which say no end float and a slight pre-load is permissible.
Doug
At 01:58 PM 12/4/2005, you wrote:
>Hello all,
>In the process of rebuilding the steering box on my 59 TR3A, I notice
>there is a thin paper gasket between the end plate and the shim pack,
>but not one between the shim pack and the face of the steering box.
>Won't the lack of a gasket on the steering box side of the shim pack
>lead to oil seepage over time? Both surfaces (the inside of the end
>plate and the end of the steering box) seem to be machined similarly, so
>why only one gasket? Will I screw things up if I use two gaskets? And
>finally, I'm assuming the shims themselves will compress tightly enough
>to make a decent seal, so no gasket is required between individual
>shims?
>As always, thanks.
>Dennis
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