steering box rebuilt
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steering box rebuilt
Hi all's
I've given an order to steering box rebuilt kit
my steering box is open cleaned
well I've seen on youtube some video about this fit, also read some posts but some points stay in dark
can you explain me how to adjust the gap between top cover screw and pitman axel, where I put shims between the screws and pitman axel or betwwen scew and cover
Have you some specifics remarks to help me
all yours comments are a great help for me
have a nice day
I've given an order to steering box rebuilt kit
my steering box is open cleaned
well I've seen on youtube some video about this fit, also read some posts but some points stay in dark
can you explain me how to adjust the gap between top cover screw and pitman axel, where I put shims between the screws and pitman axel or betwwen scew and cover
Have you some specifics remarks to help me
all yours comments are a great help for me
have a nice day
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From: Paris FRANCE
NO
but I've my own tools , except machine and hydraulic jack for bush, but I know with long screw and washers to take off an put on
machine shop is not like us, we don't have small machine shops to help you, automaticly you must go to garage or industrial shop,
and the price is terrific, when they want work for you,
so long
but I've my own tools , except machine and hydraulic jack for bush, but I know with long screw and washers to take off an put on
machine shop is not like us, we don't have small machine shops to help you, automaticly you must go to garage or industrial shop,
and the price is terrific, when they want work for you,
so long
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I never put together a how-I-did-mine on the steering box because there are so many other people with better info on it than me (ie tracdogg2)
That said, check for a thread on the other site (DC) by Gary R. titled 1963-1982 Steering Box Rebuilding
Also check this pdf
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...%20Rebuild.pdf
HIH
M
That said, check for a thread on the other site (DC) by Gary R. titled 1963-1982 Steering Box Rebuilding
Also check this pdf
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...%20Rebuild.pdf
HIH
M
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From: Paris FRANCE
I never put together a how-I-did-mine on the steering box because there are so many other people with better info on it than me (ie tracdogg2)
That said, check for a thread on the other site (DC) by Gary R. titled 1963-1982 Steering Box Rebuilding
Also check this pdf
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...%20Rebuild.pdf
HIH
M
That said, check for a thread on the other site (DC) by Gary R. titled 1963-1982 Steering Box Rebuilding
Also check this pdf
http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_...%20Rebuild.pdf
HIH
M
thanks for the links it gives me important information
bonne journée
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The reason I ask is because of the new bushings that come in the kit. And it doesn't make a difference where the kit came from. They all have the same issue.
Here's why:
Unlike almost any other steering box, the sector shaft rides on bushings instead of bearings. Steering box bores vary in size + or - .005. And so do sector shafts. So all new bushings are on the loose side. The worst ones are the replacement bushings from GM.
Both Gary and myself machine our own bushings. I prefer using 660 bronze.
Any decent machinist can make these bushings. Let me know if you want the dimensions.
Mike
Here's why:
Unlike almost any other steering box, the sector shaft rides on bushings instead of bearings. Steering box bores vary in size + or - .005. And so do sector shafts. So all new bushings are on the loose side. The worst ones are the replacement bushings from GM.
Both Gary and myself machine our own bushings. I prefer using 660 bronze.
Any decent machinist can make these bushings. Let me know if you want the dimensions.
Mike
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thank for this great information
I shall must recieve kit this week, but begin the job may be at the end of the month
I understand your proposition and i write to you if i need these sizes
have a nice day
I shall must recieve kit this week, but begin the job may be at the end of the month
I understand your proposition and i write to you if i need these sizes
have a nice day
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The reason I ask is because of the new bushings that come in the kit. And it doesn't make a difference where the kit came from. They all have the same issue.
Here's why:
Unlike almost any other steering box, the sector shaft rides on bushings instead of bearings. Steering box bores vary in size + or - .005. And so do sector shafts. So all new bushings are on the loose side. The worst ones are the replacement bushings from GM.
Both Gary and myself machine our own bushings. I prefer using 660 bronze.
Any decent machinist can make these bushings. Let me know if you want the dimensions.
Mike
Here's why:
Unlike almost any other steering box, the sector shaft rides on bushings instead of bearings. Steering box bores vary in size + or - .005. And so do sector shafts. So all new bushings are on the loose side. The worst ones are the replacement bushings from GM.
Both Gary and myself machine our own bushings. I prefer using 660 bronze.
Any decent machinist can make these bushings. Let me know if you want the dimensions.
Mike
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