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steering box

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:15 pm
by bspeedy
Wondering if anyone knows how best to a fix a leak out of the bottom plate of the steering box. I have a 64 DC and I scraped the bottom of the box where this plate is. I've tried to tighten the 4 screws but it's not helping the leak. The box works fine. Soon there will be no fluid and I'll need to fix this. Is there a gasket underneath this plate? Do I need another box? What's the best fluid replacement, gear oil, STP/gear oil, etc.? Thanks.

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:45 pm
by perrib
Clean it up and try some Curil or silicone. I have used grease. Some rebuilders wanted people to use 1/2 stp and 1/2 grease.

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:01 am
by bspeedy
Thanks for the info. I'll try it.