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A lot of these folks got started when they were young...16 for me, I'm 58 now.
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I don't know what year your car is but you might consider getting a steering box end plate with the 'tube'. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/st...sing-end-plate It will prevent oil from running out the end along the horn shaft and filling your light switch. '28-29 have a different part #.
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02-06-2018, 03:48 PM | #23 | |
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You could get many different views on what to use. Please don’t forget u-joint. Check transmission and rear end also. Enjoy. |
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02-06-2018, 04:46 PM | #26 | |
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Might take a couple of times over a few short drives to get the grease everywhere it is needed. I would take it to your local garage and have them put car on lift. Than have them grease it with a commercial style grease gun. Drive on lift only. |
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02-06-2018, 04:59 PM | #27 | |
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Cornhead grease in the steering box as has been said is a good move - NOT chassis grease.
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02-06-2018, 08:59 PM | #30 |
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If your steering doesn't return after a turn, the problem is probably caster. Is your front wishbone bent up? If it is, the caster has changed and affected the steering.
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02-07-2018, 04:03 AM | #31 |
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Jack up the front axle to get the wheels an inch or two off the ground. Grease all the steering and suspension joints, then turn the steering end to end a few times, and grease the steering joints again.
I use my original tool kit grease gun, but the dealers sell a special tip to install on the modern grease gun. Try to buy the metal tip, not the plastic one that some dealers sell. Grease it well, fill the steering box, then report back. Also squirt oil on the dry springs and see how much better it rides. |
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I have found my modern type grease gun can be held tightly on the old fittings and won't leak past the fitting, allowing better pressure into the joint.
Hard to do with a side lever grease gun, easier with a grip lever type |
02-07-2018, 10:26 AM | #33 | |
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02-07-2018, 10:36 AM | #34 |
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Do not use grease in the steering box. It is suppose to use 600w same as used in Trans and Rear end.
Grease will get hard as clay and steering will get very stiff! |
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If your steering box has a grease fitting in it,do NOT grease it.Years ago garages had gear oil in a pump and used a grease fitting to pump through.They used to replace the plug with a grease fitting.Where it was OK,then was not,I would lean to it just losing it's lube.
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That’s why it can be used on the u-joint and steering box. It is self leveling and will also help in not being as likely to run out. It is the correct viscosity needed. This is not my first rodeo, please take my word on this one. Also u-joint might take a full tube, 14 oz. Remove speedometer gear housing, two nuts, when grease starts coming out, your good to go. Enjoy. Last edited by WHN; 02-07-2018 at 05:59 PM. |
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If your concerned about using any form of grease in steering box. You could also try STP.
This also could help with potential leaking. Enjoy. |
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Never turn the wheel unless tires are turning.
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Grease...............
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