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series 75 steering box repair

Started by Photo119, February 09, 2025, 02:07:31 AM

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Photo119

Hello Everyone
We're a new member working on a 37-75 series Touring Sedan. It's in great original shape for an 87 year old car, but it has an  issue.
When coming out of a corner, the steering 'falls into a notch' which requires a strong pull on the wheel to correct. It feels like there's a
piece of the worm gear missing. A stethoscope verifies it's the box.
Does anyone know of a shop with experience with pre-war
Saginaw worm and double roller boxes? Or re-build literature?
Thanks in advance for any info.
Photo119

KenZ

The Lares Corporation (800-555-0638) in Cambridge MN overhauled mine for a 1936 Series 75 back in July 2023.  Not cheap but seems to work fine.  Good Luck,  Ken Z 
Ken Z

Big Fins

Lares seems to do the rebuilding of steering boxes for all years, makes and models. They are the first name that pops up in searches. They also supply the many retailers and wholesalers out there with re-manufactured steering gears.
Current:
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue Fire Mist with white interior and top. (Misty Blue)

Past and much missed:
1977 Brougham de Elegance
1976 Eldorado Convertible
1972 Fleetwood Brougham
1971 Sedan de Ville
1970 de Ville Convertible
1969 Fleetwood Brougham
1969 Sedan de Ville
1959 Sedan deVille

Photo119

Thanks Ken Z. and Big Fin
Exactly what we needed!
I'll report back with progress and outcome
Best
Photo119