USMC1371

My 73 vette steering gearbox leaks out the top. Is there a way to stop leak or should I replace it?

stingraymax

Is this a new box ?

I believe that it is possible to leak some grease out of these boxes, but more knowledgeable people will probably jump in here ...

USMC1371

No, it's not a new box

C376FL

I can't help with problem. Just wanted to say another jar- head, I assume 1371 is MOS ( combat engineer ) Semper Fi.

USMC1371

Semper Fi! Yes it is Combat Engineer.

Alan 71

Hi USMC,
There is a readily available gasket for the top plate on the steering box if that's where the box is leaking.
Regards,
Alan

0Willcox Corvette

Leaking gear boxes can be attributed to a couple of things. A bad gasket, bad bushing or seal... but it can also be cause by someone putting oil in the box instead of grease. Even more common is the screet (spelling) from the grease. In humid area's or in cases where a car has been sitting a long time you can get a watery buildup in the grease and this can leak out too.

We make a tool for putting grease in the box the easy way. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=27653



Usually when you pump grease in, the watery solution will come out.... and stop leaking on your floor.

Willcox