Steering Box Info needed

[MikeBull]

Hello everyone! I'm after some general info re. the steering box on a Mk1 Transit- would it be possible for someone to please provide a picture or two of one, or perhaps a diagram from a manual or the like, so it's general appearance can be checked?

The reason I'm asking is that it's one of many steering box types suggested for the restoration of Donald Campbell's Bluebird hydroplane!

Thank you!

Mike

[Luke]

you serious sureley there would be far too much backlash

you can see on in the corner of this pic - if it looks ok i'm sure we can find better pics

[Sundowner]

[MikeBull]

Thanks everyone, those pictures are brilliant! I was worried that I'd be told to get knotted for coming in here wanting info like that, but you've been brilliant- cheers!

[cyberchild]

I really need to buy a steering rack for Mk2. It`s just like that on the picture. A long b*stard. I want it new. so i contacted ford in norway but no.. Where can i buy part like this anywhere in the world ?? i have a mk3 steering with plans to mount on mk2. but are not happy to grind with a grinder for the rebuild...

Please i lost the link to the buystuff online fordstuff !!!

[MrMPuk]

I really need to buy a steering rack for Mk2. It`s just like that on the picture. A long b*stard. I want it new. so i contacted ford in norway but no.. Where can i buy part like this anywhere in the world ?? i have a mk3 steering with plans to mount on mk2. but are not happy to grind with a grinder for the rebuild...

Please i lost the link to the buystuff online fordstuff !!!

Steering box not rack and have you tried the parts wanted section on this site?

[cyberchild]

Yeah i found some used ones from old cars. but this steering box is a weakness on mk2. They all are like this, espesially in Norway.
I was still searching then i found these fellas....

http://www.powersteeringonline.co.uk

So i was sending them a email for a price and everything !!! YEAH !!!

[FredTransit]

Cyberchild do you not have anybody that reconditions steering boxes near you? You would have to have the van off the road, but take yours in and get it reconditioned.