Michael -
The brass nut which holds the stator tube stationary is loose (or
missing), allowing the trafficator to spin around. This brass nut is
located at the very end of the steering box facing the front of the
car next to the left front wheel well. It's 5/8" size I think.
If the nut is missing, you need to replace it, and also get the brass
"olive" that goes on the end of the stator tube. These two things
keep oil from leaking out of your stearing box. Once you've tightened
this all up, you need to put oil back into your steering box.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 8/10/05, chefmhf@comcast.net <chefmhf@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have a 65 BJ8 with only one problem...I know that's hard to believe!!! It
>seems a set screw or something of the like has come loose and I can't find it.
> When I turn the steering wheel, the whole assembly (horn button, turn signal
>control, and cover) all move with the wheel rather than staying stationary.
>Everything works and I have taken apart the steering wheel assembly to fix the
>problem, but can't find what holds the thing stationary. I'm sure this is a
>simple fix, but I'm stumped. Can anyone throw me a bone on this? Any help
>would be appreciated.
>
> Michael
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