STEERING:

 

i am just now working on a 4ad from 52.

the issue i have is the steeringbox. it is "knocking" when i turn the steering wheel clearly felt it in my hands.

i adjusted the adjusting screw, both hard and soft. 

finally i found the "sweet spot" and lock the nut.

next day the steering is VERY hard.

gradually taking the tension off the adjuster nut, found the "sweet spot" again and locks down. 

 

BUT after turning the steering wheel to the extreme left or right, the knocking starts again OR the steering gets very hard.  hate that !!

 

the steering is still in the car, (import from US to Denmark, only 25000 miles)

i have had the bottom ball bearing on the steering column taken of. it is fine.

after removing the top cover of the steering house i can see the sector drive with the peg (on ball bearing) that follow the worm drive. 

Seen from above it is turning freely when someone turn the steering wheel.

no visible damage to the worm drive inspected with a small dentist mirror.

 

Have you checked the condition and sufficient play of the steering box screw end bearings (part 33 in this exploded view http://singercars.com/4ax/pten.html )?

 

Also this article may be helpful on checking the condition of the steering box, I think it requires removing the box from the car though.

http://singercars.com/4ax/pten.html

 

i found a peg repair set in UK by Steering Services Dorking, Surrey phone 01306-640483.

he explains the damage is due to excessive play between peg and worm.

see att photo

STEERING

Steering rod ends from Austin Healey 100. 

 

4A Steering Box Overhaul - http://www.singercars.com/4ax/steering.html

MISCELLANEOUS:

SEE the KIP Motor Company Orphan Catalog (.pdf version in Singer Rebuild folder)

FINLAND

Great site for car sold in Finland and subsequent restoration. Great photos: http://www.guru-group.fi/~kabu/

• side curtains

• carpets

• Tools

• Manufacturing plate

• Hood (later article on Fitting of the Hood)

• Chassis

• Brightwork (chrome)

• Electrical

• Wiper Motor

• Engine

• Front End Panels

• Fuel System

• Interior Details

• Primer Paint

• Radiator Frame (from SCRATCH!!)

• Seats

• Side Grilles

• Steering Wheel

• Wheels/Tyres

• Wheel nut fabrication