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Apr 10, 2013 | 02:50 PM

ld711

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1973 Steering box

I have read different opinions on how many ***** are required in each circuit. Some articles say 17 and others say 18. Which is correct?

Len

Apr 13, 2013 | 08:59 AM

ld711

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Let me restate my question. I have a 1973 steering box. I purchased a kit from Zip and it came with 56 ball bearings. most of the articles i have read say use 54 ***** and one article

http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...ring-concerns/

says to use 56 *****. Which is correct?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Apr 13, 2013 | 09:01 AM

ld711

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actually this article says 19 in each.

Apr 13, 2013 | 09:25 AM

Jim Shea

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The Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual says the following:

Corvette Only
b. Count 27 ***** into a suitable container. This is the proper number of ***** for half the circuit.

Jim

Apr 13, 2013 | 10:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Shea

The Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual says the following:

Corvette Only
b. Count 27 ***** into a suitable container. This is the proper number of ***** for half the circuit.

Jim

I have one apart on the bench right now... 27 + 27.

Apr 13, 2013 | 11:55 AM

ld711

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Thanks Jim. I appreciate the quick reply.

Apr 13, 2013 | 06:13 PM

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Might the "modern" repair kit use a slightly smaller ball....thus requiring 2 more than the factory used? One never knows what those foreign aftermarket parts factories put in their boxes....

Someone would have to measure them with a micrometer to be sure.

Apr 13, 2013 | 06:26 PM

Tom454

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I'm rebuilding the box out of my 70. It's the original box, never been opened. I re-installed the ball nut & 54 ***** after cleaning but it's not in it's "final" assembly stage... it was just a "trial fit". It seems to me that I could have squeezed a few more ***** in there. I'll check.