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1932\3 austin7 RP - Smiley - 19-10-2017
Hello, could anyone advise as to whether the steering box on the Austin Ruby will fit the 1932/3 Austin 7 RP.
any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Ruairidh Dunford - 19-10-2017
It will be too short unless you also use a Ruby steering wheel Smiley.
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Smiley - 19-10-2017
(19-10-2017, 08:51 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: It will be too short unless you also use a Ruby steering wheel Smiley.
Thank you. Would it be possible to use the existing column ?
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Ruairidh Dunford - 19-10-2017
Smiley - sorry, I don’t quite understand your question.
What are you wanting to do? With more detail there will be many who can help you for sure.
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Smiley - 19-10-2017
(19-10-2017, 10:14 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: Smiley - sorry, I don’t quite understand your question.
What are you wanting to do? With more detail there will be many who can help you for sure.
Ok, thanks for your patience. I have a Complete steering box from a ruby which includes the steering column and steering wheel. A complete assy. I am considering swopping the whole assy, but unfortunately the steering wheel is not good. I suppose I could get another wheel if necessary.
Regards
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Ian Williams - 19-10-2017
So if you have an RP assy do we assume the casting is broken and you are asking if you can swap it for the Ruby item, to which the answer is yes, or are we still missing something?
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Smiley - 19-10-2017
Hello Ian, The existing RP Box is worn and has been adjusted to take up the slack. This has produced tight spots.
The Ruby box appears to be in good condition and I was considering swopping the complete unit over. Is that possible?
Thanks
Smiley
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Ian Williams - 19-10-2017
Unless you are competent at rebuilding A7 steering boxes it is not something I would recommend you attempt, depending on the reason your existing box is tight it could probably be rebuilt to function correctly by someone who knows what they are doing. If you are mechanical confident and considering undertaking this job yourself then get a copy of Woodrow which should provide all the guidance you need.
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - Martin Prior - 20-10-2017
(19-10-2017, 11:17 PM)Smiley Wrote: Hello Ian, The existing RP Box is worn and has been adjusted to take up the slack. This has produced tight spots.
The Ruby box appears to be in good condition and I was considering swopping the complete unit over. Is that possible?
Thanks
Smiley
Personally, I'd look around for a decent RP steering box. Once you start fitting incorrect parts, one thing tends to lead to another. If you use the Ruby wheel, you'll then have the issue of losing your hand throttle and ignition timing levers, which will lead to further mods being needed, and so on ad infinitum!
RE: 1932\3 austin7 RP - AustinWood - 20-10-2017
I would think it's certainly worth looking inside you RP column. It may be salvageable by turning the worm-wheel to an unused sector.