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alexiskai · 02-19-2019, 10:56 AM

So I've read all the posts about grease in the steering box and the grease fittings and how they got there, etc. My question is, I'm rebuilding my steering box and I'll be needing to fill it with 600W and maybe top it up occasionally. What has everyone found is the most effective method to do this? Should I unscrew the fittings and use a tiny funnel? Should I buy a separate grease gun and somehow fill it with gear oil? Is there a fitting that I could use with an oil can? Not sure which approach is fastest and tidiest.

Separately, in the process of removing crud and gaskets and such, some debris unfortunately got in the box. What is the optimal method for cleaning the interior prior to reassembly? Spray with WD-40 and wipe it down with shop rags?

Thanks all.

02-19-2019, 10:56 AM	#1
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,356	7-tooth steering box rebuild questions So I've read all the posts about grease in the steering box and the grease fittings and how they got there, etc. My question is, I'm rebuilding my steering box and I'll be needing to fill it with 600W and maybe top it up occasionally. What has everyone found is the most effective method to do this? Should I unscrew the fittings and use a tiny funnel? Should I buy a separate grease gun and somehow fill it with gear oil? Is there a fitting that I could use with an oil can? Not sure which approach is fastest and tidiest. Separately, in the process of removing crud and gaskets and such, some debris unfortunately got in the box. What is the optimal method for cleaning the interior prior to reassembly? Spray with WD-40 and wipe it down with shop rags? Thanks all.