Steering box overhaul

[John Mason]

Hi Hello forum readers,  I am in the process of overhauling my Mk1 Ruby’s steering box as per the article on the Cornwall Austin Seven Site. I am now at the re assemble stage having thoroughly cleaned out the valve grinding paste and making sure everything moves smoothly without any play and not tight. However when I re assemble the steering arm into the end plate with a new felt oil seal washer it becomes tight to turn in the bush.It must be the felt washer as it moves freely when assembled without it.  What am I doing wrong ? I assume and hope it will be something simple.  I did consider assembling without it as I fill the box with GP grease and not oil.

John Mason