Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition.

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#165322 - 02/13/10 09:09 PM Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition.
Denny Graham Registered: 12/03/06 Posts: 846 Loc: Sandwich, IL USA	This is old hat for you old timers and master mechanics but some of the new guys might be interested in the rebuild of a steering gear. Although this is a ’50 pick up the procedure should be about the same for any of them. Here are a few pictures of how I did mine. http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/steering&page=3 Final assembly and adjustment will have to wait till I get the mast jacket back from my paint supplier who is mixing me a match for it and the steering wheel. Denny Graham Sandwich, IL
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#165348 - 02/14/10 08:20 AM Re: Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition. [Re: Denny Graham]
canadiantim Backyard Mechanic Registered: 06/25/07 Posts: 270 Loc: Alberta, Canada	Very nice work!! Thanks for the photos. _________________________ 1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chev with Pontiac looking front sheet metal) 1975 Corvette
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#165364 - 02/14/10 11:37 AM Re: Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition. [Re: Denny Graham]
MrMack Registered: 12/14/01 Posts: 11880 Loc: Central Texas	Looks good Denny, good pictures too! _________________________ Lone Star Region Chat Group Chapter member http://www.lsrclub.org Life's a long winding trail, ride a good horse!
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#167885 - 03/12/10 05:21 PM Re: Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition. [Re: MrMack]
'36 1/2 ton Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 10/03/06 Posts: 33 Loc: Santa Rosa, CA	Denny, I'm a VCCA dropout now but in May 2009 G & D published some parts info I have discovered. Included is a Shell Oil grease that is a direct replacement for the discontinued GM steering gear grease. It's great to see someone else doing some machining to create unavailable parts! _________________________ Ray
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#167886 - 03/12/10 05:31 PM Re: Rebuilding a steering gear to like new condition. [Re: '36 1/2 ton]
Denny Graham Registered: 12/03/06 Posts: 846 Loc: Sandwich, IL USA	Thanks Ray, I'll have to see if I can dig that article out and look that number up. I've been using and recomending Penrite Steering Box Lubricant, can't go wrong with something that is made specifically for the task at hand. Denny Graham Sandwich, IL Edited by Denny Graham (03/12/10 05:32 PM)
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