Another Steering Box Question Guys the 39 steers pretty good but it leaks like a crazy. It won't even retain STP. Was getting ready to order new gaskets but before placing a order thought I'd ask if there's anything else you fellas would recommend going ahead and replacing while you had it down? I know you never know what you'll find when you get it apart but this is my maiden voyage on a steering box and not sure what to expect. Thanks fellows.
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Re: Another Steering Box Question I would replace the upper and lower bearings and the two bushings and seal in the bottom of the sector. While you have it apart clean and reseal the brass tube that is pressed in the bottom plate,that is a common place for leaks.
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Re: Another Steering Box Question Better yet, solder the brass tube to the plate like the early versions were.
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Re: Another Steering Box Question I will second all the above.
I silver solder the tubes into the lower plate...which seems to work well. Also, replacing the sector shaft bushings is a good idea, because if they are worn, a new seal will only last a short time. You will need to ream or hone the bushings to fit the sector shaft. A good automotive machine shop whould be able to do this for you. Make sure you check the worm and sector roller for galling. Replace if necessary. Neal |
Re: Another Steering Box Question Why not go all the way and replace the sector shaft bushings with needle bearings like the '36s had? The parts are readily available and the machining required is not significantly different than having to ream new bushings. You'll end up with the next best thing to power steering.
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Makes you wonder why the needle bearing were only used for 1 year? Gemmer made steering gears for many different auto mfgs and they continued to use bushings for decades later. I am not saying that bushings are better than needle bearings...I am just throwing this out there as a discussion point. Neal |
Re: Another Steering Box Question There are applications where bushings are superior to needle bearings, steering being one of them... Where there is little movement and relatively high loading...
(My humble opinion)... Karl |
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Re: Another Steering Box Question Thanks guys. I appreciate your advice.
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