[Healeys] steering box re-build

[Bob Spidell]

Replacement worms--and whole shafts--and pegs (I think) are available. 
Some pegs are fixed, some are spring-loaded or on bearings IIRC. But, 
yeah, check the linkages/tie-rod ends and bushings first.

On 7/2/2023 10:29 AM, Hank Leach via Healeys wrote:
> What do the components of the steering idler arms and tie rods look 
> like?  Lots of play can be eliminated by adjustment or replacement of 
> these parts. Steering box adjustment is limited at peg and if overly 
> worn-replacement is necessary. The symptom sound more like steering 
> rod/front end issues . Hank
>
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>
> From: "Harold Manifold"
> To: rubino at truespeed.ca
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net"
> Sent: Sunday July 2 2023 9:46:58AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] steering box re-build
>
> Carl,
>
> The steering box on our Austin-Healey is very similar to the steering 
> box used on many highway and commercial trucks. I know that comment 
> will not be a surprise to many. There are firms that specialize in 
> rebuilding/remanufacturing steering gears for heavy equipment that can 
> rebuild the AH steering box.
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Jul 2, 2023 at 9:06 AM carl and gerry rubino via Healeys 
> <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>     I have adjusted the peg as far as it goes without locking up the
>     wheels and I still have about 2 inch play. Doesn't bother me on
>     twisty roads but on highways I am working it all the time.
>
>     Is there a re-build kit out there somewhere?
>
>     I have a BN-4, 1957.
>
>     Carl
>
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