[Healeys] Steering Box Rebuild

[Ron Fine]

The steering box on my BN7 has developed a major problem.  I am anticipating having to pull it and replace the two ball bearings but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem.  I noticed that the steering wheel seemed to be sticking in multiple spots in the rotation while driving.  Once I got the car up on jacks with the weight off the front tires it became obvious that the wheel is sticking or tight every 3-5 degrees of rotation from full right to left.  The only thing I can think of that might be causing that would be a broken ball bearing although I am not sure why that would happen other than old age.  The box does have a full load of grease and has worked fine for the 13  years since my restoration was completed.  

Has anyone else had to rebuild a steering box due to such a failure?  Is there anyway to anticipate the number or size of shims I should have on hand to complete a rebuild?

Thanks,

Ron Fine
61BN7
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