Dick, Isnt it possible to find a knowledgeable steering gear rebuilder in your area who already knows what he might find inside the box and therefore be prepared for it? I certainly understand you not wanting to "hog" the lift. Here in Seattle years ago, I had my steering gear rebuilt by RedHead Steering Gear in Ballard. They did the job in a day and a half, as I recall. I do not know if they had to "order out" for any replacement parts, however. Perhaps they would be willing to discuss the matter with you via telephone. RedHead...206-364-3333 roger h. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Woodside" <rwoodside@HOME.COM> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 9:41 AM Subject: [FWDLK] 1958 steering box rebuild kits > Phillipe Courant recently asked whether anyone knew of a source > for rebuild kits for the power steering pump and box. I, too, am > eager to get those items, for my 1958 Town & Country wagon. > > Also, I have a local guy who claims he can do the rebuild (so HE > must have the kits) but I'm worried about a source for any worn > parts that would not be part of the kit. Do I have any reason for > concern? Or does the kit contain everything that could be worn > out? > > My problem is that once the steering box is removed, the car will > be immobilized, thereby tying up a hoist at the commercial garage > I use. They don't want a hoist out of commission for too long, so > I'm concerned about what COULD go wrong with this particular > rebuild project. > > Dick Woodside >
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