'40 Steering Gear Box

[mike42]

Guys.....

Is there a fitting for lube on a '40 Steering Box ? I've looked around and cannot feel or see anything !

Thx

Mike

[deuce_roadster]

Right on top is a hex plug that is stamped metal that may say "use heavy oil"

[Mart]

It's on top near the adjusting nut and star washer. (ain't it?)

[19Fordy]

Mike 42; Here's some info.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...4375&showall=1

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Mart

It's on top near the adjusting nut and star washer. (ain't it?)

Yes, right next to it.

Just last week I made a temporary fitting with a grease zerk installed so I could easily pack the gear box with corn head grease. Makes that task so much easier.

[mike42]

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Thx guys very much !

[mike42]

Starting to look into the gear box lube issue and I see there are two bolts. One larger than the other. The larger one has a stamped image of a gear around it....I'm assuming that's the one for adjustment and the other is for adding lube, etc. Am I correct in that assumption ?

Thx....Mike

[Mart]

Yeah, the one for the lube is 5/8" across. The raised part that it threads into acts as a stop for the "star" wheel. The star wheel is the stop for the adjuster.

The above from memory.

Mart.

[mike42]

ok thx

[mike42]

Oh boy......is was wet inside but almost empty ! I used Lucas Oil additive that is like STP, so I think that's better than nothing.

Thx all.

Mike

[mike42]

Is it normal for box to leak a little and then settle to a certain level ? I'm getting a little leakage, but not excessive.

Thx

[deuce lover]

You might have to replace the seal of the sector shaft.Not to difficult but you need to remove the pitman arm to get to the seal.

[Mart]

If it is leaking, it ought to keep leaking until empty, it won't find a level. That is assuming the leak is at the bottom, where the pitman shaft exits the box.

You could use the John Deere corn head grease recommended by many on here. That will remain thicker and be less inclined to leak.

I use a locally sourced equivalent here in the UK and it works pretty well.

Mart.

[scooder]

Mart, what's your locally sourced gloop? I've used the penrite 'box lube, that stayed in when oil would leak out. Also if you move the steering with the lid off ('box was out of the car, so I spooned the goop in) this stuff wraps and winds itself around all its bits, and made his steering a bit lighter.
I like this, but always open to other stuff.
Martin.

[Mart]

Fuchs brand (good German make) in a big tin. Got it off ebay. Think I searched on 00 or something like that. (Fun looking at the Hornby stuff first).

Mart.

Edit: Just searched it.. Fuchs Renolit 00 grease 29.99 for a 5kg tin. I got a fiver knocked off mine because the tin was dented.

[scooder]

Minty, cheers Mart,
Martin.

[mike42]

Thx guys.....I'll try to Deere Corn Head first to see if that works....if not I'll replace seal.

Many thx...Mike

[NealinCA]

Try some 00 grease, cornhead grease, etc.

The seal can be tricky to get out with the box in the car. Many times the sector shaft bushings are worn, so the seal will only be a temporary fix anyway.

But, if the semi-fluid grease will stop your leak, and the car drives OK...call it good.

Neal

[mike42]

Neal.....where can I get the 00 Grease ?

Thx