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Nov 08, 2017 8:54 pm
Nov 08, 2017 8:54 pm
Subject: Re: LG6 Steering Box refurbishment
A quick update. I had success in removing the steering hub and the box/column assembly was removed. I took the box to a local(ish) specialist in pre-war cars for them to dismantle, and they found what I had already suspected - the thrust bearings had lunched themselves.
For some reason I thought the steering box was a Bishop Cam type, probably going off what was available in the Lagonda spares catalogue. In fact, it's a Marles steering box, and there is a company making parts for them. I contacted them through their website http://www.marlessteeringbox.com and after providing them with the various numbers cast or stamped on the various parts, along with a few critical measurements, they provided a quote to supply the necessary parts.
I now await their arrival so re-assembly of the box can begin. Fingers crossed the car will be back on the road before Christmas.
Regards, Mike
A quick update. I had success in removing the steering hub and the box/column assembly was removed. I took the box to a local(ish) specialist in pre-war cars for them to dismantle, and they found what I had already suspected - the thrust bearings had lunched themselves.
For some reason I thought the steering box was a Bishop Cam type, probably going off what was available in the Lagonda spares catalogue. In fact, it's a Marles steering box, and there is a company making parts for them. I contacted them through their website http://www.marlessteeringbox.com and after providing them with the various numbers cast or stamped on the various parts, along with a few critical measurements, they provided a quote to supply the necessary parts.
I now await their arrival so re-assembly of the box can begin. Fingers crossed the car will be back on the road before Christmas.
Regards, Mike