[Alpines] steering questions

[Bill Mounce]

Hello all, 

 

I have a late 67 SV, and the steering is 'unusual'.  I have had it on a
lift, and the steering seems quite tight; my mechanic agreed.  When driving
and going through a turn, it does not want to straighten out when my hands
come off the wheel, I need to turn it back.  It also wanders a bit on a
straight road, but I chalk that up to being an old Brit car.

 

Also, the steering box seems to be leaking through the rocker shaft bush.
It had run low on gear oil, I filled it, and the next morning had a handsome
puddle under the car.  It didn't seem low on fluid, but the swing lever was
wet, and it did not appear to come out of the filler cap.

 

The box I have has adjustments done at the outer column.  I am hesitant to
pull the steering box, is that my only option?  Is it a job for a (rank)
amateur?  Are parts available?  Anyone with experience, Help!

 

Thank you, 

 

Bill Mounce