1932\3 austin7 RP

[Smiley]

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.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

It will be too short unless you also use a Ruby steering wheel Smiley.

[Smiley]

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 ?

[Ruairidh Dunford]

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.

[Smiley]

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

[Ian Williams]

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?

[Smiley]

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

[Ian Williams]

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.

[Martin Prior]

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!

[AustinWood]

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.