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Topic: What oil/grease goes in the steering box?
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bud4660
Gearhead Posts: 509
From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-02-2004 11:11 AM
   
I am replace all the steering stuff on the car. I found the plug in the steering box and took it out. It looked like old grease in there. So I thought I would fill it up with whatever goes in it. Is it regular type grease or somekind of gear oil??
Thanks
Bud
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1967 GT Fastback S code, C6, 4:56, tubbed, 10 point cage. 1998 GT Convert.(sold 11/29/03)
Mesh Grille, Air Silencer Trimmed
Automatic, 3:73 FRPP Gears, Mac Girdle, Moser Axles
Griggs Sub's, Welded/Plated Torque Boxes, Strut Tower Brace, Strange 10way Struts, MM HD lower control arms, Rear air bags
ProStars 15x10 w/295/50/15, 15x4 w/P195/75/15 and ARP Studs, 9/16" spacers
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2058
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-02-2004 11:48 AM
Hey Bud,
I was told that most gear lubes will leak/ooze out of a steering box. I was told to simply pump a few shots of standard ball-joint gease into my '69 steering box, and like most things, don't "fill" it with lube. So I gave mine a few (5-6) grease-gun shots a few years ago and haven't had any problems since.........Just my 2 cents,
Ryan 
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bud4660
Gearhead Posts: 509
From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-02-2004 12:12 PM
Ryan: Sounds good to me. It looked like grease down in it. But I wasnt sure. Couldnt see in it real well. I'll shoot somemore in it.
Thanks
Bud
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 04-02-2004 03:48 PM
The grease for the vintage steering boxes can be purchased from your local Ford dealer under Motorcraft part # XG 1-C.------------------
Bernie Frank
66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph)
85 GT (preserved)
2000 SVT CONTOUR
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jackDonkey
Journeyman Posts: 15
From: norman, Oklahoma
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 04-02-2004 08:16 PM
whatever you do don't ask anyone at a auto parts store that question. they will try to sell you power steering fluid.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3053
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-02-2004 08:37 PM
Contrary to what Ryan was told, I was told to fill it as much as I can. There was a thread here at M&M a while back explaining how to do this, which basically involved packing in the grease, turning the wheel to full lock, packing some more in, turning it to opposite lock, etc.
Now who is right, Ryan's source or mine? Of course, it might not make much difference.
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bud4660
Gearhead Posts: 509
From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-05-2004 09:19 AM
Thanks Guys!! Its a drag race only car, so I think I will be ok filling it up with grease. You can see something move past the fill hole when you turn the wheel. I guess that would be the thing to watch out for when filling it up to be sure and get it full. Having the motor out makes it a little easier....  [This message has been edited by bud4660 (edited 04-05-2004).]
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