Ruby steering rack

[Nigel65]

Hi all, 
Anybody got an idea how to get oil into a 1936 Ruby' steering rack? Looks like there's an originol Enots nipple, but try as I might i cannot get anything in there. When I remove the nipple there's something behind it stopping the oil going in. Looks like a metal plate but I'm guessing its the worm drive. I've tried injecting Penrite steering rack oil. Any advice please.

[Robert Leigh]

Since a Ruby does not have a steering rack I am at a loss to know which bit you are talking about. A picture might help.

[Nigel65]

The steering box

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No idea how to post a photo

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Anybody else got any suggestions?

[Robert Leigh]

Now I know what you mean. I suggest removing the original nipple and replacing it with a modern type on which a modern lever grease gun will clamp itself. I use a Wanner grease gun, which can develop a lot of pressure and dislodge old congealed grease.

[Nigel65]

I got confused for a while. The car has modern grease nipples all over it except that one. I though it was for oil but now I realise its the old Enots type. The trouble it is like there's something behind it. There's no actual gap for oil to get through. I think it must be the worm drive. Dont know if the Penrite stuff is too thick. Wish I knew how to upload a photo.

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I'll keep trying.

[AustinWood]

I have an old grease gun which has the same thread as the steering box. I have to remover the grease nipp;le connector of course.
I use Penrite steering box lub which tends to leak out round the bush on the drop arm. However it jyst runs down and lubricates the brake pedal pivot and the rear drag link joint so I don't worry about it.

[Nigel65]

Hi Jim, when you take the nipple off, what's behind it? Is there a clear hole or is there something in the way?

[David Stepney]

Immediately under the hole revealed by removing the oil nipple is the steering worm. On my RP, I dribble SAE140 through the hole with a dedicated oilcan. I helps if the front wheels are off the ground so that one can wiggle the steering back and forth to encourage the oil to go down into the box. I fill mine up to the base of the hole. And, yes it is the most tedious job on a Seven, second only to filling the rear axle. Don't be tempted to use grease. The worm will wind it up the steering column where it will exude from under the steering wheel all over your best trousers

[Nigel65]

Ok thanks. I try again.

[Tony Griffiths]

I got confused for a while. The car has modern grease nipples all over it except that one. I though it was for oil but now I realise its the old Enots type.  The trouble it is like there's something behind it. There's no actual gap for oil to get through. I think it must be the worm drive. Dont know if the Penrite stuff is too thick.  Wish I knew how to upload a photo.

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I'll keep trying.

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