a griffin Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I've searched for help in the general tech area of the forum but haven't gotten a definitive answer. Steering sector seal. When the steering box was disassembled, the attached rope seal was pulled out. It's broken, frayed and no longer pliable. It's apparent in photos prior to disassembly that the seal had failed years ago. Instead of hoping for a failed seal to suddenly work, I've decided it's best to replace the seal. So my question.......Is this simply a piece of 1/4" rope that actually sealed or is this a seal with only the appearance of common rope? Am I over thinking and therefore over complicating this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-Buff Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Ashley a NAPA store should carry what you looking for, I would ask for “water pump packing” material. It’s a “square” rope type material with graphite impregnated in it. Cut it to length and cut the ends at 45 and make sure they mate together to make a seal. It comes in a lot of different sizes from about 1/8” up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 McMaster Carr.........pump packing in stock....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a griffin Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Ed, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was packing or not. Seems as I was overthinking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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