Steering Box Rebuild

[Jack Panzica]

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen

I posted this "How to fix" today on the US CorvetteForum, I though you may like to see what the inside of a steering box looks like. This same box is used on C3 cars Hope you like it.



The last item of mechanical concern was my original steering box of 46 years of age. It performed wonderfully for years but it was time.

I did not want to do it myself because of special set up procedures and if done correctly , would need no work in my driving lifetime.

I called Gary Ramadei of Hartford CT....gary.ramadei@radiall.com
203-776-2813

He does profession work or both a standard build and a blueprint build. I would recommend him over the out of the box rebuild that you can buy if you wish to have your original box restored to better than factory.

Several things can go wrong with the box. The gears themselves can wear out, adjusting the lash, crashes , time, lack of grease, rust.

Gary is aware of my trip and wanted to make sure the box would be perfect....and it is.

My car has all new front components, joints, rods, bushings , PS valve , springs, Idle arm etc. . The box was the last part to do.

Here is a link to the complete set of photos , from Gary getting box to finished job.
Her er en link til komplett sett med bilder, fra Gary få boksen til ferdig jobb

https://s633.photobucket.com/albums/uu57...=slideshow

https://s633.photobucket.com/albums/uu57...20Rebuild/

Here are some sample photos of the rebuild, You want a quality job done , Gary is one of the best in the business.

Her er noen eksempler bilder av gjenoppbyggingen

Old Box Gammel slitt boks






Lash all the way in (bad) Piske helt i (dårlig)


Rebuild Gjenoppbygging av Box



New Gears Seals Bushings




Fitting and adjustments





New lash



Marking for center of travel index



Finished Box



I will do a follow up post on the alignment done today so that box all components are set up perfectly for my kind of ride.

I used Palmer Spring Company and will have photos of their shop.
They still make the springs right in their shop as well as all that is involved with suspension parts. Been in business since 1849.

I will have photos of the blacksmith shop still in use for springs and metal fabrication.

All my suspension components are stock and like new and the car rides perfectly for a 1966 corvette , just like new ( the old new) .