Steering arm washer

[ppeters914]

Referring to Item #77

https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/s ... 7-5-(worm) 

Parts manual shows washer between steering arm and bottom of steering box, but my '66 parts car has the washer between the nut and the steering arm, which makes more sense. Parts manual does show washer between nut and steering on later cars (1968-70). 

Just want to confirm whether assembly order is arm, washer, nut or washer, arm, nut.

What say y’all? 

Thanks,

[Gregs672000]

Pete, on mine it has the washer on the nut, no washer between the seal and the arm. However, there is no guarantee that mine is correct! The seals are a little funky.

[ehanson]

Here is a photo of a correct one. I might add that you should consider filling the box with STP rather than 90 Weight to combat the leaks.

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[ppeters914]

Here is a photo of a correct one. I might add that you should consider filling the box with STP rather than 90 Weight to combat the leaks.

20190609_094745.jpg

Yes, that's how it looks on my '66 parts car though not even close to that clean.

Looks like you replaced the nut, washer, and steering box fasteners with Grade 8 yellow zinc stuff.

I have the Ross Mullen secret sauce specifically to combat that problem.

[ehanson]

Fastener replacement for sure. The nut and washer for the steering box along with a boat load of other parts went to the plater. I am sure someone will bust my chops on the restoration for using the "wrong" fasteners, but since I don't want to die because of a sketchy 50 year old bolt, on a car I intend to actually use, I hope I don't get bitched at too much over it.

[ppeters914]

Ahhhhh..... I was going to ask where you bought the nut and washer as my go to place (Tacoma Screw) doesn't have those sizes. I just thoroughly cleaned and painted them.

No one is going to complain about anyone upgrading fasteners for a driven vehicle. Safety first!