christophe
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The steering box in our 1960 Austin Healey was trashed from the upper bearing coming apart. I have a new column and cam on order from Denis Welch. I still need all the bearings and gaskets.
Question 1: Should i just send the box and column off to someone to be properly set up? The bronze bushings appear to be ok, so if i rebuild it myself, i don't plan on messing with them. However, some might argue that i need new ones set up to match the new column and cam...thughts?
Question 2: Can i simply tap the long column portion out of the back of the steering box?
Question 3if i dont send the box off) does anybody offer a rebuild kit or must I purchase all bearings, seats, seals, and gaskets individually?
Question 4: If i do send the box off with the shiny new Denis Welch column and cam, who should i send it to? I am on the East coast, if that matters. Id like someone trustworthy that wont snatch the expensive new column and install a used unit. I had to say that, but these are the times we live in an I have been hosed many time before whilst playing the automotive restoration game.
Thanks
Question 1: Should i just send the box and column off to someone to be properly set up? The bronze bushings appear to be ok, so if i rebuild it myself, i don't plan on messing with them. However, some might argue that i need new ones set up to match the new column and cam...thughts?
Question 2: Can i simply tap the long column portion out of the back of the steering box?
Question 3if i dont send the box off) does anybody offer a rebuild kit or must I purchase all bearings, seats, seals, and gaskets individually?
Question 4: If i do send the box off with the shiny new Denis Welch column and cam, who should i send it to? I am on the East coast, if that matters. Id like someone trustworthy that wont snatch the expensive new column and install a used unit. I had to say that, but these are the times we live in an I have been hosed many time before whilst playing the automotive restoration game.
Thanks