The Ford Barn

Working Class Zero · 11-08-2022, 03:59 PM

I have a 7 tooth steering column. Just rebuilt it. Installed in car. Went to fill it with 600W oil and the Les Andrew’s book and anywhere else I read online says it takes 7 and 3/4 ounces. It only took 4 and 1/2 ounces and is full to the plug. Clean box, just rebuilt, no old grease or anything in there. Am I missing something here?

Gary WA · 11-08-2022, 04:18 PM

Move steering back and forth if on jacks to move oil around

Working Class Zero · 11-08-2022, 04:22 PM

Yes I did that as I was filling. Front wheels off ground, turning steering wheel back and forth from stop to stop. Still only took that much. About 4 and 1/2 ounces.

JayJay · 11-08-2022, 04:27 PM

600W is thick, goopy stuff. Drive it a bit and check your level frequently. You may have an internal bubble that just needs time to clear. Half full for a short period of time should not be fatal.

JayJay

Working Class Zero · 11-08-2022, 04:32 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayJay

600W is thick, goopy stuff. Drive it a bit and check your level frequently. You may have an internal bubble that just needs time to clear. Half full for a short period of time should not be fatal.

JayJay

It’s a traditional hot rod/restoration I’m building, so won’t be driving for a while… but that theory makes some sense and is defiantly possible. Hmmm.

11-08-2022, 03:59 PM	#1
Working Class Zero Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In My Garage Posts: 116	Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity I have a 7 tooth steering column. Just rebuilt it. Installed in car. Went to fill it with 600W oil and the Les Andrew’s book and anywhere else I read online says it takes 7 and 3/4 ounces. It only took 4 and 1/2 ounces and is full to the plug. Clean box, just rebuilt, no old grease or anything in there. Am I missing something here?

11-08-2022, 04:18 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity Move steering back and forth if on jacks to move oil around __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com Last edited by Gary WA; 12-30-2023 at 02:37 PM.

11-08-2022, 04:22 PM	#3
Working Class Zero Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In My Garage Posts: 116	Re: Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity Yes I did that as I was filling. Front wheels off ground, turning steering wheel back and forth from stop to stop. Still only took that much. About 4 and 1/2 ounces.

11-08-2022, 04:27 PM	#4
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,077	Re: Model A Ford 7 Tooth Steering Box Oil Capacity 600W is thick, goopy stuff. Drive it a bit and check your level frequently. You may have an internal bubble that just needs time to clear. Half full for a short period of time should not be fatal. JayJay __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan