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Old 06-28-2021, 09:43 AM   #1
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Default 7 Tooth Steering box question/request

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Lacking a parts diagram or "exploded" view illustration, may I ask exactly what goes inside the 7 teeth steering box (except the steering shaft and worm, which is present, and works fine) ?

What I have out of the steering box so far is the 7 teeth Sector gear, and the Sector Thrust washer. I assume of course that there would be some kind of bushing/bushings in the box ( where the long end of the Sector shaft inserts through ).

Is that it, or did I leave out any other part ? I have the cover with the adjusting screw as well ( sector thrust screw I believe ).

I can't seem to find a diagram showing the bits and pieces inside. Maybe someone can please provide me with an "exploded" parts view of what and how the little parts interact with each other, like what goes where. Thank you !
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Old 06-28-2021, 09:57 AM   #2
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Here is the diagram Bratton's uses:
https://www.brattons.com/media/catal...chematic_1.jpg

The index of diagram numbers to Bratton's part names and numbers appears at the bottom of this page:
https://www.brattons.com/assemblies/...-assembly.html
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https://www.brattons.com/assemblies/...-assembly.html
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Old 06-28-2021, 10:47 PM   #4
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ALEXISKAI & KATY -
Thank you both for the parts assembly diagram. Big help for sure. Just can't identify part #1, is it a lock (circlip ) ?? I've seen this picture/parts list page from Brattons, but totally missed the diagram...
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ALEXISKAI & KATY,
Thanks to you both for this diagram. A big help for sure. Just not sure what part #1 is ? A lock (circlip ) ??
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Old 06-28-2021, 10:55 PM   #6
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Part #1 is an O-ring.
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Old 06-29-2021, 07:11 AM   #8
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Thanks ! I can likely source one over here.
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Old 06-29-2021, 07:33 AM   #9
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Part #1 is an O-ring.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to modify the housing by counterboring if you want to use an o-ring?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to modify the housing by counterboring if you want to use an o-ring?
Well, not necessarily. While it is definitely better to chamfer the edge of the housing with a large countersink tool, you can also press the sector bushing into the housing by 0.030 - 0.040 further, and this gives a small counterbore for the 0-ring to seat into.
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Old 06-29-2021, 01:33 PM   #11
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Oh, I wish I knew that when I rebuilt my box
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Old 06-29-2021, 01:52 PM   #12
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Oh, I wish I knew that when I rebuilt my box
Hey, I just put the O-ring on and did nothing else whatsoever, so don't feel bad. No leaks yet.
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