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09-16-2020, 10:53 AM | #1 |
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Steering gear box leak
I removed my complete steering gearbox on my 41 Mercury, column, shifter rod and steering wheel so I can get it painted. This was quite a task. I add some 140W gear oil. Now I have a leak at the steering shaft where it goes into the gearbox. I had it sitting on the floor at an angle. Is there a seal there or was it the angle I had it sitting.
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09-16-2020, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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Re: Steering gear box leak
No seal there, leave the box empty of lube until after reinstalled.
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09-16-2020, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Steering gear box leak
There is just a felt type of seal that is really just a dust seal, nothing to stop the lube from leaking out.
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09-16-2020, 12:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Steering gear box leak
You guys are awesome. Thank you so much!!!
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09-16-2020, 12:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: Steering gear box leak
Ok next question, how do you get a picture on your profile LOL. I can't find a link.
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09-16-2020, 03:50 PM | #6 |
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09-16-2020, 03:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: Steering gear box leak
Thank you!!!!
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