There is a recirculating ball type for sale on ebay. The description says
it fits 69-70, takes mods for earlier cars.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1805505151
&r=0&t=0
Richard Brown
reblues@reblues.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Long" <Peter.Long@ecologic.ca>
To: "roadster list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:34 PM
Subject: Steering box
> Hey all,
>
> Just signed back on after a couple years away - other commitments caused
> my schedule to get thrown out, so I'm doing a more complete restoration
> than I had planned.
>
> Couple of questions: Is there still an archive of this list, and if so
> where is it? I have tried the old 'Listquest' address I have
> bookmarked, but it is not working for me.
>
> Steering Box questions: Mine is in rough shape, the worm is badly worn,
> and has an impact fracture on a portion of the flighting.
> -What are my options, other than paying $800 US for a 'rebuild' from one
> of our suppliers?
> -Has anyone had success with having the worm
> welded/remilled/heat-treated?
> -What are the issues with going to a recirculating ball type - is it a
> straight bolt-in?
> -Does anyone have a good used box, or good used ball and worm, they'd
> like to sell me...or better yet, a new worm/ball set?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> Pete Long
> Guelph, Ontario
> '68 KA24DE, one day to be driven on the road again
>
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