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Thread: Rebuilt steering box or rebuild service
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SuperchargedREPU
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posted January 02, 2010 07:55 PM |
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Rebuilt steering box or rebuild service
I'm beginning to drive my supercharged REPU around and find that I'd benefit from a tighter steering box.
'Anyone have a rebuilt unit available or recommend a shop that rebuilds them?
Jeff in Tucson
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Brad
Rotorhead
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posted January 04, 2010 09:03 AM |
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http://lee-powersteering.com/ rebuilt mine. less play and slop in the box. while the box is out it's a good time to replace the tie rods, idler arm, and center link too since they all have ball joints involved in steering.
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ratboy
Revvin Up
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posted January 15, 2010 09:17 AM |
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Is your REPU the propane powered SC one that was on ebay ~ year ago? I rem it was out in Arizona or I may have had to buy it!
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1985 Mazda Rx7 GSLSE
1977 REPU
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superchargedREPU
Newbie
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posted February 14, 2010 02:29 PM |
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steering box
Thanks for the link!
Yep, I had it on eBay a while back. No one wanted to purchase it, so now I'm getting it back on the road to have fun. It is drivable, but the slop in the steering needs to be improved (got sloppy while parked). It already has all-new tie rod ends and brakes, new clutch and newer tranny. The steering slop is the only issue.
I've been ripping it around the neighborhood to keep everything lubed up in the motor, etc. Man, it's fun to drive!
The steering box is next, then new tires. They look great, but I don't want to rely on aged rubber.
Jeff Bales
Tucson, AZ
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Jeff Bales / Tucson, AZ
1974 13B-T Supercharged REPU (Camden).
Fueled with propane.
Water injection kit (using methanol).
85 RX7 5 speed tranny.
B1600 diffy gears (exploded the .460).
Soon to be painted!
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ratboy
Revvin Up
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posted February 15, 2010 01:06 PM |
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I would love to see some more pictures of your truck and any info you have on the parts used for the propane conversion. Yet another project for the day when money and time are unlimited!
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1985 Mazda Rx7 GSLSE
1977 REPU
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