05-08-2020, 09:35 AM
Thank you to all who have replied so far. It sounds as though I need to make an adjustment to allow for global warming. I assume this is the "meshing" one involving slight sideways movement of the end plate where the drop arm emerges ?
Several years ago I did attempt the "move the gear round 120 degrees" idea, but gave up as the gear gave every impression of being welded to the shaft !
I do also have a complete spare steering box and column which I was assured was in good condition, so if the above is unsuccessful I will try it. It might be a good idea to test it off the car first. In my experience, gearboxes all seem OK when they have no real work to do, so I will need to dream up a way of realistically loading the output. Maybe hang a large weight off the drop arm ?
Several years ago I did attempt the "move the gear round 120 degrees" idea, but gave up as the gear gave every impression of being welded to the shaft !
I do also have a complete spare steering box and column which I was assured was in good condition, so if the above is unsuccessful I will try it. It might be a good idea to test it off the car first. In my experience, gearboxes all seem OK when they have no real work to do, so I will need to dream up a way of realistically loading the output. Maybe hang a large weight off the drop arm ?