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Dobie Gillis · 02-03-2021, 09:42 AM

If the steering box was pumped full of grease it should be cleaned out as best you can.
I strongly recommend you DO NOT put grease in a steering box. Grease "channels", that is, the movement of the mechanism pushes the grease to the inside of the box casting, away from the parts that need to be lubed. Use 140-weight gear oil, or for operation in a cold climate, 90-weight.

If your steering box seals leak, try the 800/900 or even 1200 weight "semi-fluid grease" (actually very heavy oil) made by Penrite, available from Restoration Supply. For ease of pouring, it helps to heat this heavy semi-fluid lube in a pan of hot water on the stove.

Straight STP also works well.

02-03-2021, 09:42 AM	#17
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around? If the steering box was pumped full of grease it should be cleaned out as best you can. I strongly recommend you DO NOT put grease in a steering box. Grease "channels", that is, the movement of the mechanism pushes the grease to the inside of the box casting, away from the parts that need to be lubed. Use 140-weight gear oil, or for operation in a cold climate, 90-weight. If your steering box seals leak, try the 800/900 or even 1200 weight "semi-fluid grease" (actually very heavy oil) made by Penrite, available from Restoration Supply. For ease of pouring, it helps to heat this heavy semi-fluid lube in a pan of hot water on the stove. Straight STP also works well. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.