I don't remember how many shims I used, but do recall that the gasket is
about 0.005"? I think somewhere between 0.005" and 0.015" shims should
be needed.? I think a broken bearing would be rough all through
rotation; your problem is likely with the worm and/or peg.? I'd be
strongly tempted to install a Denis Welch box.
Did you really use a grease instead of oil in the box?
Here's what happened when I broke a bearing race:
On 5/12/2018 10:00 AM, Ron Fine wrote:
> The steering box on my BN7 has developed a major problem.? I am
> anticipating having to pull it and replace the two ball bearings but I
> was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem.? I
> noticed that the steering wheel seemed to be sticking in multiple
> spots in the rotation while driving.? Once I got the car up on jacks
> with the weight off the front tires it became obvious that the wheel
> is sticking or tight every 3-5 degrees of rotation from full right to
> left.? The only thing I can think of that might be causing that would
> be a broken ball bearing although I am not sure why that would happen
> other than old age.? The box does have a full load of grease and has
> worked fine for the 13? years since my restoration was completed.
> Has anyone else had to rebuild a steering box due to such a failure??
> Is there anyway to anticipate the number or size of shims I should
> have on hand to complete a rebuild?
> Thanks,
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7
>
>
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