Disco96JSWB
01-28-2008, 12:17 PM
I have a small issue with the steering box in my 1953 80" Rover. The outer tube of the steering column moves in and out of the steering box, maybe as much as half an inch as the steering wheel is turned.
This box was replaced by the prior owner because of concerns over cracks in the original aluminum steering box. I believe (but don't know for certain) that it is cast steel, rather than cast iron.
From the drawing in the parts book I believe this tube may originally have been riveted in four places. It appears that perhaps plug welds have replaced the rivets (although maybe it was always like that).
Any opinions on how best to repair this? (My feeling is that it could possibly be welded or brazed around the point where the tube enters the steering box.) Any recommendations regarding a machinist/welder who could be trusted to assess and/or repair it?
Regards,
Jeremy Bannister
This box was replaced by the prior owner because of concerns over cracks in the original aluminum steering box. I believe (but don't know for certain) that it is cast steel, rather than cast iron.
From the drawing in the parts book I believe this tube may originally have been riveted in four places. It appears that perhaps plug welds have replaced the rivets (although maybe it was always like that).
Any opinions on how best to repair this? (My feeling is that it could possibly be welded or brazed around the point where the tube enters the steering box.) Any recommendations regarding a machinist/welder who could be trusted to assess and/or repair it?
Regards,
Jeremy Bannister