Burman steering box in roundtail

**greg** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-08-2006, 01:31 PM

Hi is anybody can tell how burman box attached to body shell.
My old box is cracked I got used one, but when I took out old one it was attached straight to body is it correct ??? I think this why it cracked.How it need to be attached?

Thanks

**ossodiseppia** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2006, 05:42 AM

Where was it cracked? The box typically cracks along the bolt holes that hold the steering shaft. I believe there was a fix that envolves using spacers where the box mounts to the car and where the shaft mounts under the dash. Papajam posted the repair, so do a little search and see if you can come up with it.

**greg** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2006, 07:33 AM

Thank you what kind of spacers these are.Mine was was cracked on top beside the 4 bolts towards the rear.

Thx

60sRacer · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2006, 11:08 AM

Gee, Osso

MORE of your incredible collection of photos!!!!

Just marvelous!!

Robert

larry · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2006, 11:37 PM

Often there is a triangle shaped alum. one piece spacer, just like the one under the Idler, Mirror images, they are not the same thickness at all three points. I have also seen the individual spacers, different on all the models and years. The frame rails are not parallel, X or Y axis. I will rty to take pictures of some at the shop tommorrow.

Larry
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**greg** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 04:43 AM

Hi Larry I'm the one ( with strange name) that bought from you the box do you have the spacer ?

**papajam** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 07:33 PM

Thought this little tidbit would help with the steering box installation.

**greg** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 07:41 PM

What is the right size for types of washers
Thx

PSk · #9 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg

What is the right size for types of washers
Thx

**papajam** · #10 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 07:49 PM

I have a set I can measure for you tomorrow.

**ossodiseppia** · #11 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Ok, these washers are used on a couple of different places on the car. So, maybe you can scavenge some off a parts car.

2140.16530-Is the same washer that goes between the bolt that holds the lower control arm mount and the body.

2140.16677-Is the same washer that goes on the nut that secures the lower part of the front shock to the lower A arm.

Both show as being 10.5mm washers, but I am sure they are a different thickness'.

60sRacer · #12 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 08:10 PM

Those are two fairly standard metric washers. Should be easy to find at most parts stores. No special hardness, or thickness. Pretty standard steel washers.

Robert

**ossodiseppia** · #13 (**permalink**) 07-11-2006, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60sRacer

Those are two fairly standard metric washers. Should be easy to find at most parts stores. No special hardness, or thickness. Pretty standard steel washers.

Robert

**papajam** · #14 (**permalink**) 07-11-2006, 03:27 PM

Measured six washers today; three from the steering box mount and three from the idler arm. They are all the same size;
OD=22mm
ID=10.5mm
Thickness=2.6mm
Material appears to be hardened (like grade 10.9) steel.

Sorry, don't currently have easy access to any column washers.

**greg** · #15 (**permalink**) 07-11-2006, 03:31 PM

Papajam, is OD means overall diameter ID inside hole.
Thanks