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Biff · 07-22-2007, 06:02 PM

The power steering gear box in my 72 4x4 leaks bad. It seems to be leaking right where the steering column goes into the box. Does anyone know what I might need or if there is a seal kit available? Thanks. (I posted a WTB for a power steering box in the classified section and " hgs_notes" replied that I can get a rebuild seal kit.) I am not sure what I need though.

1968SWBBigBlock · 07-22-2007, 06:22 PM

I would leave this project up to the pros. If a gear box is set up with the wrong amount of backlash it could lock up in the middle of a corner.
Look around for a company that can rebuild your unit.
We have a place called steer & gear in Columbus that can do it.

68gmsee · 07-22-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968SWBBigBlock

I would leave this project up to the pros. If a gear box is set up with the wrong amount of backlash it could lock up in the middle of a corner.
Look around for a company that can rebuild your unit....

I agree. I tried to replace the seal on one of mine and it was not the easiest thing to do if you've never done it. It would lock up on me when turning the steering wheel.

Wound up having a mechanic friend that worked on them all the time fix it for me. In retrospect, I should have gone to him first....

Biff · 07-22-2007, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys. That is what I will do then.

07-22-2007, 06:02 PM	#1
Biff GM Gypsy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 127	Power Steering Box Leak Question The power steering gear box in my 72 4x4 leaks bad. It seems to be leaking right where the steering column goes into the box. Does anyone know what I might need or if there is a seal kit available? Thanks. (I posted a WTB for a power steering box in the classified section and " hgs_notes" replied that I can get a rebuild seal kit.) I am not sure what I need though. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe LWB 4x4 2003 Power Wheels Barbie Jeep (2 daughters ya know) 2004 Silverado Crew Cab Z71- Sold Here's to your coffin... May it be built of 100 year old oaks which I will plant tomorrow...

07-22-2007, 06:22 PM	#2
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Power Steering Box Leak Question I would leave this project up to the pros. If a gear box is set up with the wrong amount of backlash it could lock up in the middle of a corner. Look around for a company that can rebuild your unit. We have a place called steer & gear in Columbus that can do it. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

07-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#4
Biff GM Gypsy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 127	Re: Power Steering Box Leak Question Thanks for the info guys. That is what I will do then. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe LWB 4x4 2003 Power Wheels Barbie Jeep (2 daughters ya know) 2004 Silverado Crew Cab Z71- Sold Here's to your coffin... May it be built of 100 year old oaks which I will plant tomorrow...



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