RE: [Chrysler300] 1960 Steering gear box

["'David Schwandt' finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have several boxes that are off the car for cores if anyone wants one.
Send it off for rebuild and not tie up the car for the meantime.
I made a crate to use when sending mine off to steer and gear in Ohio several years ago via UPS.
Worked very well as I recall
I still have the crate and could ship  a core anywhere I guess if need be.
I also have a manual unit, just removed from a 57 Windsor,  and a unit from a 57 New Yorker for sale as well.

Dave Schwandt

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Moore [mailto:michaelpmoore@xxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:50 AM
To: finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Mick Kreszock; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 1960 Steering gear box

I had my 62 removed and sent out for rebuilding. 
I took my car to a trusted mechanic who was willing to tie up a space in his busy garage for several week. 

My box was removed and sent to a place in LA who rebuilt, tested, and centered the box . It was gone for a week or so. Two issues came up (1,) the rubber boot sealing the steering column to the firewall was badly deteriorated and the coppers ground straps I think for the horn (?) were badly worn, At the time, Gary Goers stopped  what he was doing and molded me a new boot and I made up the copper straps from copper shim stock. It worked out very well . It cost me $1200 including $250 for rebuilding the steering box. It made a big difference in how well my car steered. I debated removing it myself but chose ultimately to pay a professional.
Mike Moore
300H
> On Aug 28, 2018, at 5:27 AM, 'David Schwandt' finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Pain in the arse, Mick
> 
> Procedure in in the FSM
> 
> Will need a lot of patience and a “pickle fork” to brake the pitman arm loose from the drag link for starters.
> 
> Pulling the steering wheel and column to expose the joint at the bottom between the shaft and the sector.
> 
> Got a service manual?
> 
> According to the FSM. Special tools are involved.
> 
> Check the parts manual as well for an exploded view of the components to get familiar with them.
> 
> Why are you needing/wanting to remove it??
> 
> Good luck!!
> 
> Dave Schwandt
> 
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mick Kreszock kreszockcm@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2018 9:21 PM
> To: Listsaver 300 Club
> Subject: [Chrysler300] 1960 Steering gear box
> 
> How difficult is it to remove and replace the steering gear box in a 1960 Chrysler?
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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> 
> 




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