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Dolman

09-24-2011 @ 9:54 AM

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I don't know how many miles the pickup had been driven empty of lube so I'll send it off for a re-build. I know it will be pricey but I've never seen a hearse with a luggage rack or pulling a U-Haul.

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09-24-2011 @ 9:17 AM

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There is a replaceable seal for the sector shaft, 48-3591, that was used from '35-'48. C&G has them for about five bucks. You have to remove the pitman arm to get at it, and with any luck, you can get the old seal out without having to disassemble the whole unit. Rebuilding the steering box is a tricky job, and best left to an experienced hand. Most often, the worm and sector are badly worn, and either or both require replacement. That is when it gets expensive, particularly if the sector is worn. Almost every steering box I've seen has a leak, more or less, but it is p;ossible to slow it down.

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09-23-2011 @ 7:41 PM

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Dr. Super. I now understand your comment about steering boxes leaking. Filled the box with the 250 wt and it leaked like grass through a goose. I hadn't been in Old Henry's side of the garage for about a week and when I went to replace the coolant with distilled water, I saw an ooze making its way to the floor drain. Caught it just in time with a pile of that cat litter stuff. The box needs to be re-built and while looking at all the needed parts in a catalog, my eyes glazed over. So, lacking the courage to do it myself, I'm looking for a re-builder.

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09-01-2011 @ 5:10 PM

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Eureka! Found 250 weight at Restoration Supply Company.

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09-01-2011 @ 7:56 AM

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dolman
MODERN CV JOINT GREASE also is good to use,
if anything take a beating and has high pressure it is CV JOINTS used in ALL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS,comes in a plastic tube that all you have to do is SQUEEZE into the box, drive for a while and recheck the level,
it will not run out,
and is available in any MODERN AUTO PARTS STORES,!!!!
HOPE this helps 37 RAGTOPMAN
this is what I use, and remember if you have a old original lube chart. they say what to check every certain amount of miles, these cars were not sealed like the cars of today, so REQUIRE maintenance
even rebuilt steering boxes will have drips.as time
goes by,

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Thanks for the tip, Mike. Unfortunately corn doesn't grow in Alaska. I've heard that corn grows at night and in the summer, we don't have a night. So, I will go with the 140.

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09-01-2011 @ 7:47 AM

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Use only gear oil in your transmission and rear end. It contains high pressure additives necessary.

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09-01-2011 @ 7:38 AM

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Hi Mike.
Do you know if Tractor Supply Company carries the John Deere Corn Grease?
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Bruce

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09-01-2011 @ 6:26 AM

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MG Interesting video. I never heard of this stuff. Too much city time I guess. Do you use it in your Ford trans and rear axle?

08-31-2011 @ 9:51 PM

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Thanks for the great tip Mike!......MG

John Deere Corn Head Grease Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEwk_sYP6A8

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