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04-19-2021, 08:48 AM | #1 |
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Manual Steering Box swap question
Morning Folks,
I have a 1960 GMC stepper 2WD. My original gearbox was pretty sloppy and I opted to replace it with one from POL. What I noticed is on my original there is a pipe plug to inspect fluid level. On the replacement I received there is no fill plug, the location is casted closed (see pics). The only way I can see to check fluid level is to remove the adjustment plate on top and I am not sure if this could screw anything up if removed. I am waiting on a reply from POL if this is a sealed unit and if it was even filled to bolt right on. Appreciate any info if yall have run into this before. Thanks |
04-19-2021, 09:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: Manual Steering Box swap question
Ziekmeister:
A couple of thoughts after having just rebuilt my box. Instructions I had for rebuild specified 11 oz of lithium ep grease. Too much and you blow the seals out. Also, mixing different kinds of grease can cause clumping which is not a good idea. To properly fill one of these, you would need to clean out the old grease and put back a measured amount of the right grease. Your rebuilder should have already done both of the above. I would install your new box and not worry about unless you see obvious signs of it leaking. If/when it leaks, then a new rebuild with new seals would be in order. Hope that helps. Regards Steve New Orleans |
04-19-2021, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Manual Steering Box swap question
You can add fluid by removing the center bolt that holds the cover down.
George |
04-20-2021, 07:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Manual Steering Box swap question
Thanks Yall, I will remove center bolt just to verify box has adequate lubrication. I would have assumed it was ready to bolt on. Thanks again for the quick replies.
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