Manual steering box rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bob_wuzza · 04-30-2019, 07:14 PM

I'm on round 2 rebuilding this thing due to improper seal install last time.

A few years ago the upper bearing failed and the worm gear came out. I was able to find replacement seals locally. However when I spoke on the phone to *redacted* and explained my situation I was raked over the coals and paid a whole lot of Canadian peso's for a bearing cage and a few ball bearings. He didn't even give me the outer race.

So, has anybody ever found replacement bearings?
From what I can tell the inner race is lathed into the inner-shaft and only one of the outer race is easily replaced. So using a modern roller bearing is not really an option.

Seals I can source but I need another cage.

Anybody have a lead on a rebuild kit? or just the parts I need?

TxCajun · 04-30-2019, 11:35 PM

Here's one on eBay for a Saginaw 525. Says it fits 1960 to 1966 Truck manual steering:

https://www.ebay.com/i/273232891364?chn=ps

**PGSigns** · 05-01-2019, 08:47 AM

Another option is look in the parts section for a manual box in good shape. That would give you all good internals.
Jimmy

vince1 · 05-01-2019, 09:25 AM

Another, another option is to get a rebuilt one from RedHead steering gear.

Myself I don't bother with the manual boxes, they turn so much easier with power steering.

**MikeN** · 05-01-2019, 10:37 AM

Power steering is the nicest upgrade I've ever made to my 64 C10.

demian5 · 05-01-2019, 11:14 AM

I have a good used one out of my 60 that i dont need. Its crusty but its not sloppy at all.

Bob_wuzza · 05-03-2019, 06:52 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I'm slightly embarrassed I never checked ebay...
ordering tonight the part kit tonight

While I'm on the subject, anybody know where I can find the steering column bearing?

When the worm gear came out it dropped the ball bearings of the lower one and sheared off the top one maybe vice-versa.

**DPowers** · 05-06-2019, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_wuzza

Thanks for all the replies, I'm slightly embarrassed I never checked ebay...
ordering tonight the part kit tonight

While I'm on the subject, anybody know where I can find the steering column bearing?

When the worm gear came out it dropped the ball bearings of the lower one and sheared off the top one maybe vice-versa.

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04-30-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
Bob_wuzza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 21	Manual steering box rebuild I'm on round 2 rebuilding this thing due to improper seal install last time. A few years ago the upper bearing failed and the worm gear came out. I was able to find replacement seals locally. However when I spoke on the phone to redacted and explained my situation I was raked over the coals and paid a whole lot of Canadian peso's for a bearing cage and a few ball bearings. He didn't even give me the outer race. So, has anybody ever found replacement bearings? From what I can tell the inner race is lathed into the inner-shaft and only one of the outer race is easily replaced. So using a modern roller bearing is not really an option. Seals I can source but I need another cage. Anybody have a lead on a rebuild kit? or just the parts I need?

04-30-2019, 11:35 PM	#2
TxCajun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 209	Re: Manual steering box rebuild Here's one on eBay for a Saginaw 525. Says it fits 1960 to 1966 Truck manual steering: https://www.ebay.com/i/273232891364?chn=ps Attached Images

05-01-2019, 08:47 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Manual steering box rebuild Another option is look in the parts section for a manual box in good shape. That would give you all good internals. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-01-2019, 09:25 AM	#4
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,169	Re: Manual steering box rebuild Another, another option is to get a rebuilt one from RedHead steering gear. Myself I don't bother with the manual boxes, they turn so much easier with power steering.

05-01-2019, 10:37 AM	#5
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 802	Re: Manual steering box rebuild Power steering is the nicest upgrade I've ever made to my 64 C10.

05-01-2019, 11:14 AM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Manual steering box rebuild I have a good used one out of my 60 that i dont need. Its crusty but its not sloppy at all. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-03-2019, 06:52 PM	#7
Bob_wuzza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 21	Re: Manual steering box rebuild Thanks for all the replies, I'm slightly embarrassed I never checked ebay... ordering tonight the part kit tonight While I'm on the subject, anybody know where I can find the steering column bearing? When the worm gear came out it dropped the ball bearings of the lower one and sheared off the top one maybe vice-versa.

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