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autoluke

08-20-2017 @ 10:44 AM

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Pulled the pitman as suggested, but one other problem exists.
Still not enough room to bring the box forward as the space between the spring and the axle is too tight.

It appears that disconnecting the left hand spring shackle , and lowering the axle might do the trick.

Any advice before I experiment will be appreciated.

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08-15-2017 @ 10:04 AM

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Pitman Arm Pullers can be purchased for a reasonable price (less than $20) at your local O'Reilly auto parts store.

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08-15-2017 @ 9:01 AM

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I have now contacted Lares and plan to send my steering box to them for a rebuild..

Another problem .

When sliding the box forward for removal , not enough clearance between the front axle and spring . Very close, but it appears that I will first need to remove the pitman arm .
Not an easy task while working on my back.

Any advice out there ?

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08-11-2017 @ 8:32 AM

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There is a company that advertises in the AACA magazine called Lares Corp. They advertise all sorts of steering components. I don't know if they rebuild steering boxes though. They are located in Minnesota I believe, so that might be a closer option for you. www.larescorp.com, 1888-287-0225.

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08-11-2017 @ 2:48 AM

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ERROR ..to "rebuild" the steering box.

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08-11-2017 @ 2:44 AM

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Looking for a reputable shop to rebuilt the steering box.
Anyone in the Northeast ?

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08-08-2017 @ 8:01 AM

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Also in my '41

Had the "new"car out for a road test, and noticed at least a 30 degree swing in the wheel, which caused me to check the adjusting screw.
After realizing that turning the screw clockwise created very little improvement, I pulled the lower cover plate to examine the bearing.
No shims are present, BUT did find a few pieces of what I believe to be from the worm gear.

Now on to removing the entire steering box ..

Phil

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08-04-2017 @ 1:46 PM

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Having all the shims out and turning the adjustment all the way down leads me to believe the worm gear and/or the bearings are at fault. C&G (800/266-o470) will rebuild the box for you. Cost depends on the year, model, and diagnosis of the problem. As it is a tricky job, it is best left to the pros.

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08-03-2017 @ 5:03 PM

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Thanks for the help Super. So, with all the shims removed and and adjusting screw turned to the point of contact with worm and sector I should feel a bump? I now have shims installed but with the screw all the way in plus 1/8 turn or so I feel nothing. Remove shims and try again or is this worm shot?

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08-03-2017 @ 12:09 PM

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That is a great post and process description Bob - thanks for your reply!

Steve

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