ZF Steering Box

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Allen Henderson
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ZF Steering Box

#1 Post by Allen Henderson »

One good turn...,

Just to confirm, it looks like the steering box and it's attached hardware both were painted semi-gloss black? and I see from this older thread the red "inspection/setting" paint was used in a couple spots. Thanks.

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#2 Post by Brad Ripley »

Don't forget the lead seal on the end of a thin wire.

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Hi Brad,

Yes, thanks it is on there. Should that be painted too?

Thanks.

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#4 Post by Joris Koning »

Yes, it was painted with the rest of the box
'56 Coupe
'57 Coupe
'59 Cab 
'60 Coupe

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OK. Thanks !
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#6 Post by Allen Henderson »

Thanks for the help 356ers ! Isn't this list and Google great !

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PS Yes the little lead tag still is there but hard to see. :P
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#7 Post by Vic Skirmants »

Should have lock plates under the mounting nuts, not split lock washers; if you want to be authentic.

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Vic Skirmants wrote:Should have lock plates under the mounting nuts, not split lock washers; if you want to be authentic.
Thanks Vic, I appreciate it. My box came with one locking plate but, indeed, I see the PET calls for two (I'll have to order one more :) ) Clearly then the lock washers are wrong. BTW, did you notice the black oxide (high grade) nuts? Could they be correct? When i went to the hardware store, they were out of the zinc ones. So I got these, I kinda like 'em ! Thanks.

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