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1929 Leatherback · 12-23-2021, 08:32 PM

Good evening everyone, I have a couple of questions on rebuilding my steering column.

1 On the sector gear section there is a grease fitting. Do I leave that there
even though I am not putting grease back in but putting oil in the gear?

2 Is it worth my time to take it to a machine shop and have them counter bore
the sector gear section to be able to install a modern oil seal?

Thanks in advance!

nkaminar · 12-24-2021, 09:12 AM

I can answer the first question. The grease fitting was removed late in the production of the Model A and replaced with a standard pipe plug. If you want to keep the car original, then use the grease fitting, but a pipe plug is a better solution in my mind as it eliminates confusion as to what to place in the steering box. Oil should be used and not grease. I use 85W-140 G5.

I cannot answer the second question. I think that is up to you. You may be able to just use an O ring.

Y-Blockhead · 12-24-2021, 10:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1929 Leatherback

Good evening everyone, I have a couple of questions on rebuilding my steering column.

1 On the sector gear section there is a grease fitting. Do I leave that there
even though I am not putting grease back in but putting oil in the gear?

Thanks in advance!

Are you referring to the grease fitting on the sector shaft housing? If so I would leave it and use it. (See page 181 of service Bulletins).

If you are asking about the one where you fill the steering box, it doesn't really matter but I would remove it and install a ⅛" pipe plug.

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Originally Posted by 1929 Leatherback

2 Is it worth my time to take it to a machine shop and have them counter bore
the sector gear section to be able to install a modern oil seal?

I use the "o" ring kit and Penrite Steering Box Lube.

12-23-2021, 08:32 PM	#1
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 31	More steering column questions Good evening everyone, I have a couple of questions on rebuilding my steering column. 1 On the sector gear section there is a grease fitting. Do I leave that there even though I am not putting grease back in but putting oil in the gear? 2 Is it worth my time to take it to a machine shop and have them counter bore the sector gear section to be able to install a modern oil seal? Thanks in advance!

12-24-2021, 09:12 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: More steering column questions I can answer the first question. The grease fitting was removed late in the production of the Model A and replaced with a standard pipe plug. If you want to keep the car original, then use the grease fitting, but a pipe plug is a better solution in my mind as it eliminates confusion as to what to place in the steering box. Oil should be used and not grease. I use 85W-140 G5. I cannot answer the second question. I think that is up to you. You may be able to just use an O ring. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.