>Hi group,
> A question if I may... perhaps a stupid question... I have a TR3 with
>a
>split steering column which is non-adjustable. The steering box has a
>filler
>plug in the top of the box. The steering column also has a steering box
>filler right below the area where the column splits. The question is why
>two
>filler spots? Is it because the filler plug on the top of the steering box
>is hard to reach with the front apron on the car?
Yes.
If that is the reason then
>how do you know when the box is full of oil if you use the upper filler
>(where the column splits)? If you were to fill the box and the column up to
>the bottom of the upper filler plug the box would be "overfilled" and
>seemingly the extra oil in the column would put pressure on all the seals
>in
>the box.
It just means it will take longer to empty, giving you more driving days
between fill-ups.
Am I missing something in my understanding? Does the upper filler
>serve some other purpose? Does anyone know the answer?
I bet Randall does.
>Thanks for your help...
>Mike Denman
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