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Originally Posted by hulleywoodworking
I am making steady progress on the rebuild of my 51 F1. One thing is driving me crazy-all of the tiny little fluid leaks!
The rebuilt steering box drips about a drop every 3-4 days.
John
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There should not be anything leaking out of the top of the box unless it's over filled.
Believe that the F1 box dimensions are the same as 51' Merc.
Shaft dia. 1-1/4", box C'bore- 1-11/16".
If that's the case then you can remove the pitman arm and install an
(SKF# 12336 oil seal)