The tube is soldered to the box, You can re solder the connection and
then put a small bead of silicon over the solder to seal it up.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
On May 2, 2005, at 8:39 AM, Ph.J.Aeckerlin wrote:
> My BJ8 steering box and steering tube were not in line as a result
> from an accident by the PO. A local blacksmith heated the tube and
> managed to get the tube beautifully back in line with the box again.
> One tiny problem: the tube is now loose in the box - with a bit of
> force I can turn the tube while holding the box.
> I considered heating the box in the oven in my kitchen and cooling the
> end of the tube in the fridge but I've been informed I will be risking
> my marriage (and I would like to commemorate our 40th wedding
> anniversary next year). Other solutions known to the list? Would
> Locktite do the job? I can't imagine much damage can be done when
> the tube is not rigidly locked in the box: the tube is clamped to the
> body, as far as I can see from drawings, and the box is rigidly fixed
> to the chassis. What can go wrong?
> Your comments will be appreciated, as ever.
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
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