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Russell Reay · 07-30-2021, 11:20 AM

In disassembling my steering box I took photos of every part as I went--good thing! The end plate did not have an anti-leak tube, and right behind the light switch bracket were a concave steel washer and a thick cork washer / spacer.
Reassembling the box, and using an end plate with tube, Les' sketch does not show the washer or cork piece. What are their function? I would attach a photo if the website would allow.

alexiskai · 07-30-2021, 11:32 AM

I think those are eliminated if you're using the plate w/tube. I could be wrong. Bratton's has a diagram here and I think the parts you're talking about are numbers 38 and 6.

Russell Reay · 07-30-2021, 11:45 AM

I think you are right. I just checked, and the hole in the two parts isn't big enough to accommodate the horn rod.

Ruth · 07-30-2021, 12:35 PM

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You are referring to the original seal for the bottom of the steering box. They are not used with the new type of end plate with the tube.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/S...rd?word=a-3527

07-30-2021, 11:20 AM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 334	Steering box washers In disassembling my steering box I took photos of every part as I went--good thing! The end plate did not have an anti-leak tube, and right behind the light switch bracket were a concave steel washer and a thick cork washer / spacer. Reassembling the box, and using an end plate with tube, Les' sketch does not show the washer or cork piece. What are their function? I would attach a photo if the website would allow.

07-30-2021, 11:32 AM	#2
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,354	Re: Steering box washers I think those are eliminated if you're using the plate w/tube. I could be wrong. Bratton's has a diagram here and I think the parts you're talking about are numbers 38 and 6.

07-30-2021, 11:45 AM	#3
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 334	Re: Steering box washers I think you are right. I just checked, and the hole in the two parts isn't big enough to accommodate the horn rod.

07-30-2021, 12:35 PM	#4
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,339	Re: Steering box washers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You are referring to the original seal for the bottom of the steering box. They are not used with the new type of end plate with the tube. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/S...rd?word=a-3527 __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"