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diesel major steering box
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:11 am
by pars65
just stripped down my steering box on my diesel major so I can take it to an engineer to get it machined out so I can fit a 47mm oil seal ( mine was the old type) any tips on rebuilding it ie. putting the ball bearings back in the casings
Re: diesel major steering box
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:27 am
by anthonygos
Use grease to hold the balls in place when you refit them.
Re: diesel major steering box
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:02 pm
by pars65
is it best to fit the bottom ball bearings first then side the shaft into the steering box then fit the bearing at the top.
Re: diesel major steering box
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:49 pm
by pars65
rebuilt the steering box today bit of a pain to do but all ok.
Re: diesel major steering box
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:17 pm
by Stu_Fletch
Hi was it fairly straightforward? I've got to tackle mine at some point to take the play out, what parts would you suggest I could pre order ready? I assume you can't get the lip seal for the output shaft?
Cheers
Re: diesel major steering box
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:43 pm
by anthonygos
Stu_Fletch wrote:Hi was it fairly straightforward? I've got to tackle mine at some point to take the play out, what parts would you suggest I could pre order ready? I assume you can't get the lip seal for the output shaft?
Cheers
Take it apart first before you order anything, if you want a PDF file on the s/box PM me your e-mail address and I'll send it to you.