So after putting an engine in this 67 alpine I drive it for the first time and the steering clunks around up thru the column, box is dry inside and discovered housing cracked. SS in CA helped me find a used box for $150 with column. Has anyone changed a box without removing engine? Shop manual gives a procedure. Does anyone sell remanufactured? Thanks
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Steering gearbox cracked
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DanR
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James, I may be possible to get the column out with the engine in the Alpine, But you will need to remove the radiator for sure.
I don't know of anyone that does the remanufacture.
You may take your old one apart carefully recording minute details od what goes where and repair/replace worn or suspected parts such as ball bearings. There are two different sizes and you can purchase them from mcMasterCarr.
Stay tuned there will be others with suggestions that will be of benefit to you.
I don't know of anyone that does the remanufacture.
You may take your old one apart carefully recording minute details od what goes where and repair/replace worn or suspected parts such as ball bearings. There are two different sizes and you can purchase them from mcMasterCarr.
Stay tuned there will be others with suggestions that will be of benefit to you.
Knightowl61
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Doug and I had 2 early series boxes crack at the upper corners possibly caused by the longer screws in the wrong place. You could see the crack open when locking the wheel. Doug took the boxes to a welder (aluminum) that seemed to do the trick
alsalp
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I just went through this. I had to pull my v6 out. I don't know about leaving the 4cyl in or not. I reconditioned/rebuilt my replacement unit. Before you install the replacement I'd open it up and inspect the bearing races. If they are pitted or the worm gear is bad then there is no point. There are no kits to renew them. All that you can buy are balls and an o ring for the bottom. These always leak when the seal gets brittle. I had two bad boxes that I harvested the shims from. I followed the Rootes manual on how to preload the bearings with a dial indicator, shims, and shim gasket material. I actually made it a little looser that the book because of "feel" on the bench. I haven't put it in the car yet. the upper bearing was cleaned and greased. I don't know of replacements. I have seen on the forum where the box was machined for a lip seal. I'm using a "flowable grease" that will flow in the bearings and is less likely to leak past the o ring. Messy, tedious but not a complicated job
alsalp
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Tim R
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James,
The steering boxes on a n Alpine are only just up to the job. If people turn the wheel when the car is stationary it is quite easy to crack the box. For a while people were trying to fit various kinds of power assistance to Alpines but a lot of boxes cracked as a result. Peter Pescud in the U.K. has developed a support bracket for the steering box that will reduce the likelihood of cracking.
The steering box is similar to that used on certain Alfa Romeos. Alfa enthusiasts have developed a much stronger steering box for their cars. (I've only seen photos though).
These notes by Chris Barker from a few years ago might be of use (remember this will relate to a Right Hand Drive Car).
Good luck
Tim R
The steering boxes on a n Alpine are only just up to the job. If people turn the wheel when the car is stationary it is quite easy to crack the box. For a while people were trying to fit various kinds of power assistance to Alpines but a lot of boxes cracked as a result. Peter Pescud in the U.K. has developed a support bracket for the steering box that will reduce the likelihood of cracking.
The steering box is similar to that used on certain Alfa Romeos. Alfa enthusiasts have developed a much stronger steering box for their cars. (I've only seen photos though).
These notes by Chris Barker from a few years ago might be of use (remember this will relate to a Right Hand Drive Car).
Good luck
Tim R
DanR
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Can you provide him my contact info, perhaps he will be willing to discuss what he has with me.
Have you heard anything about the uprated box that is being sold for Alfas being adoptable to our Alpines?
I like the looks of the top piece with the supports included for the front (?) and back (?) of the housing.
Sure gives me some ideas
Have you heard anything about the uprated box that is being sold for Alfas being adoptable to our Alpines?
I like the looks of the top piece with the supports included for the front (?) and back (?) of the housing.
Sure gives me some ideas