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    8/27/2019 7:18 AM  #1

    mark.coey
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    Steering box bearings...

    i'm currently rebuilding a 16:1 ratio steering box for a 66 mustang that had a tag with HCC AW 6D12B. my question is the races for the 2 worm gear bearings that are in the box have a bearing under the race! The races both spin freely, but the rebuild kit races are just standard fixed races. do I leave the old races? I like the idea of them being able to freely turn (less friction) or do i just put the new fixed ones in?

     

    8/27/2019 10:06 AM  #2

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    I would imagine the races should not turn. 

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    8/27/2019 10:30 AM  #3

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

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    8/27/2019 11:12 AM  #4

    RV6
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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    The outside of the race is not a bearing surface and I don't think it is meant to turn. The balls in the bearing do all the bearing stuff, not the outside of the race.

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    8/27/2019 11:44 AM  #5

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    If the race is turning in the pocket, the pocket is worn, it shoiuld be a press fit same as the inner race on the shaft.
     I have seen both conditions where the race pocket and shaft have been scored as to be unservicable.
     The cause, a 50 year old steering box with dried up grease  and siezed bearing.
     Every one should put new grease in the steering box at the first attempt to cure steering issues.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    8/27/2019 12:45 PM  #6

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    I finally just decided to knock out the races. they were just loose. new ones are tighter fitting.

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    8/27/2019 1:45 PM  #7

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    mark.coey wrote:

    I finally just decided to knock out the races. they were just loose. new ones are tighter fitting.

    I would be suspect that the new bearings fit tighter since bearing races are very hard and not prone to wear.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    8/27/2019 4:51 PM  #8

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    Mark...do you have the part number for that kit?
    What comes in the kit?
    Hopefully it steers much better afterwards.
    Thanks

     

    8/27/2019 6:45 PM  #9

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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    http://stevesmustangparts.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_173&products_id=17918&zenid=28a4bc903e612343165e5c4ac668f363

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    8/28/2019 6:08 AM  #10

    mark.coey
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    Re: Steering box bearings...

    The kit was SU-491 from Virginia classic mustang.

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