grease fitting in steering box

[tomnanney]

I have had a grease fitting in the steering box of my 1967 BJ8 since I bought the car in 1976. It's worked fine, but I would like to put it back to the way it is suppose to be and use the correct fluid! Any suggestions on what I will need to do. Also, would that effect any play in the steering wheel at all? Thanks for all the help!
Tom

 

[HealeyRick]

This was a pretty common dodge to "tighten up" Healey steering boxes as they aged.
You might try replacing the grease with Penrite Steering Box Lube, otherwise you're probably looking at a steering box rebuild which is in the beaucoup bucks category,

 

[tomnanney]

Thanks! Is the Penrite steering box lube available at most auto parts stores?
Tom

 

[HealeyRick]

Here's a link to the distributor: Penrite Steering Box Lube