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imacrazy · 10-21-2022, 05:04 PM

What is the best way to stop a leak in the steering box.

Thanks Bill

Ivan in southeast va. · 10-21-2022, 05:53 PM

If it's a small leak, try pennrite steering grease.

1931 flamingo · 10-22-2022, 07:08 AM

X2 !
Paul in CT

29spcoupe · 10-22-2022, 07:21 AM

John Deere corn head lube works great too.

Big hammer · 10-22-2022, 07:39 AM

No OO grease for me, just repaired my two tooth gear box after trying OO and 600W mix. Steering was ok before but leaked, I’am thinking the grease couldn’t get to the sector bushings and then got so tight it took two arm’s to turn. I used a new sector housing with the roller bearings, now two finger steering (rolling down the road) IMHO a leaking gear box is better than OO grease in a gear box…….or rebuild your gear box.

Dino's A · 10-22-2022, 10:00 AM

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STP works good as well.

31a · 10-23-2022, 10:35 PM

Tried the cornhead grease later when I rebuilt the box did not feel like it did a good job went back to heavy weight

Robert/Texas · 10-24-2022, 07:00 AM

I have Pennrite in four of my old Fords. No leaky and easy steering. Pricy but the one bottle still has enough left for another car.

Y-Blockhead · 10-24-2022, 10:30 AM

Pennrite Steering Box Lube and an "O" ring (https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7909&cat=41749) on the sector shaft seemed to work for me.

RoadsterJohn · 10-24-2022, 11:56 AM

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7901&cat=41748

Worked for me.

duke36 · 10-24-2022, 02:46 PM

Can you isolate where the leak is coming from ? Sometimes the large gasket between the mating surfaces doesn't seal.

DBrer · 10-24-2022, 03:11 PM

I Use Pennrite, works great for me.

aermotor · 10-24-2022, 03:45 PM

Do you have the steering housing end plate with tube?

nkaminar · 10-24-2022, 04:27 PM

The plate with the tube that RoadsterJohn has a link to.

Fix the leak then use 85W-140 gear oil. The modern oils have additives that will extend the life of your steering box and make it easier to turn. Do not use grease because it will get pushed out from between parts causing them to run dry and will not get into the bushings.

10-21-2022, 05:04 PM	#1
imacrazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 167	leak in steering box What is the best way to stop a leak in the steering box. Thanks Bill

10-21-2022, 05:53 PM	#2
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 308	Re: leak in steering box If it's a small leak, try pennrite steering grease.

10-22-2022, 07:08 AM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: leak in steering box X2 ! Paul in CT

10-22-2022, 07:21 AM	#4
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 779	Re: leak in steering box John Deere corn head lube works great too.

10-22-2022, 07:39 AM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,631	Re: leak in steering box No OO grease for me, just repaired my two tooth gear box after trying OO and 600W mix. Steering was ok before but leaked, I’am thinking the grease couldn’t get to the sector bushings and then got so tight it took two arm’s to turn. I used a new sector housing with the roller bearings, now two finger steering (rolling down the road) IMHO a leaking gear box is better than OO grease in a gear box…….or rebuild your gear box. __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done Last edited by Big hammer; 10-22-2022 at 07:44 AM.

10-22-2022, 10:00 AM	#6
Dino's A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arcadia, Ca. Posts: 323	Re: leak in steering box Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) STP works good as well.

10-23-2022, 10:35 PM	#7
31a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 328	Re: leak in steering box Tried the cornhead grease later when I rebuilt the box did not feel like it did a good job went back to heavy weight

10-24-2022, 07:00 AM	#8
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 770	Re: leak in steering box I have Pennrite in four of my old Fords. No leaky and easy steering. Pricy but the one bottle still has enough left for another car.

10-24-2022, 10:30 AM	#9
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,288	Re: leak in steering box Pennrite Steering Box Lube and an "O" ring (https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7909&cat=41749) on the sector shaft seemed to work for me.

10-24-2022, 11:56 AM	#10
RoadsterJohn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MI Posts: 18	Re: leak in steering box https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7901&cat=41748 Worked for me.

10-24-2022, 02:46 PM	#11
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,456	Re: leak in steering box Can you isolate where the leak is coming from ? Sometimes the large gasket between the mating surfaces doesn't seal.

10-24-2022, 03:11 PM	#12
DBrer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 176	Re: leak in steering box I Use Pennrite, works great for me.

10-24-2022, 03:45 PM	#13
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: leak in steering box Do you have the steering housing end plate with tube?

10-24-2022, 04:27 PM	#14
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,847	Re: leak in steering box The plate with the tube that RoadsterJohn has a link to. Fix the leak then use 85W-140 gear oil. The modern oils have additives that will extend the life of your steering box and make it easier to turn. Do not use grease because it will get pushed out from between parts causing them to run dry and will not get into the bushings. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.