Steering gear box leak

[Rick Leavitt]

I removed my complete steering gearbox on my 41 Mercury, column, shifter rod and steering wheel so I can get it painted. This was quite a task. I add some 140W gear oil. Now I have a leak at the steering shaft where it goes into the gearbox. I had it sitting on the floor at an angle. Is there a seal there or was it the angle I had it sitting.

 

[TerryOH]

No seal there, leave the box empty of lube until after reinstalled.

 

[JSeery]

There is just a felt type of seal that is really just a dust seal, nothing to stop the lube from leaking out.

 

[Rick Leavitt]

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much!!!

 

[Rick Leavitt]

Ok next question, how do you get a picture on your profile LOL. I can't find a link.

 

[corvette8n]

Ok next question, how do you get a picture on your profile LOL. I can't find a link.

Go to the top under the Ford barn logo choose User CP
Scroll down to edit avatar.

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[Rick Leavitt]

Thank you!!!!