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10-29-2017, 08:46 PM
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Steering box and rag joint questions
This came off my 71 2WD C-10. Current plan is to send it out to have it rebuilt. A couple questions per the captions in the images below, and input appreciated. Thank you.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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10-29-2017, 09:35 PM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
Checking some of my old notes, I think the shaft (#2) is called a worm shaft.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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10-29-2017, 10:23 PM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
Get a oriellys rebuilt box, its lifetime guarantee. Get new rag joint assy from autozone number 200 or 201 cant remember
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10-29-2017, 10:41 PM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
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#2 is the splined end of the worm shaft #3 is the ground wire for your steering shaft #4 is a keeper #5 is the housing top cover with the lash adjusting stud and lock nut LockDoc
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10-29-2017, 11:18 PM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
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 Thanks again Doc. Go figure, the steering ground at the very bottom. I wouldn't have guessed, somehow.  ...I suppose it's grounded where it mounts to the cab as well. Happy to say my "not sure" box only had 4-5 small pieces. Minus one, appreciate it.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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10-30-2017, 12:14 AM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
Ecklers also carriers replacement rag joints. I had my original steering box rebuilt by Red Head steering in WA. Does the date code on your box suggest its original?
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10-30-2017, 11:03 AM
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Re: Steering box and rag joint questions
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The top is stamped "119 71". Might mean 1/19/1971. The box is original alright. I took the truck to a mechanic before I bought it in 1989. He said the only thing wrong was the steering box leaked and needed a replacement. I never replaced it.  Thanks for the lead. I don't see me rebuilding the rag joint. Honestly, the rubber on the old one looks great, but I figure new is called for. What the heck at this point. Brand new truck, someday, yikes. BTW, Red Head steering finish it for you? Out of a rattle can or gun? She's packed away, mostly clean.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 10-30-2017 at 11:57 AM. |
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