Resealing Steering Box
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Resealing Steering Box
I just bought a set of gaskets and seals that I will use to try to keep more of the gear lube INSIDE of the steering box on my 1956 F100. Does anyone have a diagram, illustration, cut-away drawing, etc. of the steering box on my truck? Thanks for the help.
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As I remember there are only two gaskets to seal the box up. It will be obvious as to where they go. I cleaned the mating surfaces real good and used some sealant like a gasket maker product to insure a good seal. I would highly encourage you getting one of the original Ford truck shop manuals. The book will show illustrations, how to disassemble and reassemble many,many parts and correct torques. I see them on E-Bay all the time or you can get one new from most any of the parts suppliers for the mid fifty trucks.
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I agree...the shop manual is a great resource. New they are around $30 for the 56. Just about everyone carries the reprints. I bought one before I bought my truck just to learn all I could.
My box is leaking too. If you get yours to stop, please post how you did it.
Thanks,
Brian
My box is leaking too. If you get yours to stop, please post how you did it.
Thanks,
Brian
