Steering

A few years ago, I had to replace the sector gears due to worn/chipped teeth (didn't have a good dental plan). At a boneyard, I was able to find a unit that still had good sector gears. I purchased the whole sha-bang for $125. This included upper (w/dash) and lower housing, gears, pinion, the works. This stuff was off a 2N. It was not a bad deal compared to the price of new sector gears and steering pinion. Last I checked, gears = $150 ea., pinion = $85. Rope seals and bushings...trivial. Note: If you go this route, use the pinion that's with the sector gears. They seem to mate better.

Tyler

I'll presume that you have a 9N with damaged or worn-out steering box. I'll venture a guess that it would cost you more to upgrade to an 8N steering box (any style) than it would to buy the parts required to rebuild your existing steering box like new. Everything you need is freely available - steering sectors, pinion, new bushings and seals, and all the shims, washers and spacers required to adjust the steering system. And 8N steering boxes are not trouble-free either.

llater,

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