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Re: Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170

Posted by DarrellC on 10/14/2017, 9:42:01, in reply to "Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170"

After rebuilding Ross steering box, adding Tightsteer, and steering stabilizer, truck can easily cruise at 55-60 with almost no shimy or shakes.

--Previous Message--
: Hello all,
:
: Mark from Wisconsin here,
: My 57 170 Ross Steering box is loose and
: tight depending on where the wheels are, a
: good sign that the bushings and/or the
: sector shaft is worn. Is the below listed
: sector shaft from Kaiser Willys a fit? If
: not, what will replace the entire sector
: shaft component, bushings and sector shaft
: seal? Ill replace the roller balls and
: cups, check shims, replace side seal, etc
: etc. Need the sector shaft info and any
: hints please. Everything else is rebuilt or
: replaced in the entire steering and
: suspension system. Last piece! thanks for
: the great advice all!
:
:
:
: https://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/steering/steering-gear-box-repair/steering-gear-box-sector-shaft-repair-kit-1-fits-54-64-truck-station-wagon-with-6-226-engine
:

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Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170 - Mark From Wisconsin 10/12/2017, 8:51:01

Re: Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170 - DarrellC 10/14/2017, 9:42:01

Re: Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170 - Pat 10/12/2017, 9:39:10
- Re: Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170 - Mark From Wisconsin 10/12/2017, 11:14:29
  - Re: Sector shaft, Ross steering box FC 170 - Pat 10/14/2017, 8:51:42

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[quote] After rebuilding Ross steering box, adding Tightsteer, and steering stabilizer, truck can easily cruise at 55-60 with almost no shimy or shakes. --Previous Message-- : Hello all, : : Mark from Wisconsin here, : My 57 170 Ross Steering box is loose and : tight depending on where the wheels are, a : good sign that the bushings and/or the : sector shaft is worn. Is the below listed : sector shaft from Kaiser Willys a fit? If : not, what will replace the entire sector : shaft component, bushings and sector shaft : seal? Ill replace the roller balls and : cups, check shims, replace side seal, etc : etc. Need the sector shaft info and any : hints please. Everything else is rebuilt or : replaced in the entire steering and : suspension system. Last piece! thanks for : the great advice all! : : : : https://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/steering/steering-gear-box-repair/steering-gear-box-sector-shaft-repair-kit-1-fits-54-64-truck-station-wagon-with-6-226-engine : [/quote]