Steering Box Specialists?

[Radders226]

Hi, 

Does anyone know of any specialists that can rebuild a steering box for a pre-aeroflow Mk1 Cortina, preferably in the Essex area? 

I've been told that they can be adjusted, although not by any Steering box experts, or by anyone that's ever done it, if you know what I mean. 


Thanks. 

[Johnny Boy]

They can be adjusted, there is i square headed bolt and lock nut on the box.

that can be adjusted to take out the play/wear in the box.

[Radders226]

On 08/05/2025 at 07:52, Johnny Boy said:

They can be adjusted, there is i square headed bolt and lock nut on the box.

that can be adjusted to take out the play/wear in the box.

Hi, 

I've been told that the aeroflow and pre-aeroflow steering boxes are different, so are they both adjustable? 

Do you have any pics of what the square headed bolt and lock nut look like, because I cant find it on mine. 

Thanks

[Johnny Boy]

All steering boxes are adjustable.

I would get yourself a repair manual, and read up on the correct procedure.

Its the bit in the middle of the end plate on the left of the pic.

 

[dxcgnoc]

this company in byfleet is probably worth  talking to

https://mcp.ltd.uk/steering-boxes/

I had my mk2 cortina box rebuilt many years ago (by another company) and was advised to refill it with ep150 oil rather than the manufacturer  recommended ep90 , this should mean it will never need another rebuild

If the box is worn it will be  in the centre of the steering  travel so adjusting to try and reduce that will mean the steering will be tight  at its limits .

normaly the worm will need to be built back up and re machined to ensure that it is straight and parallel  to give  smooth operation .

regards  Dave

Edited May 21, 2025 by dxcgnoc
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