Manual Steering Box swap question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zeekmiester · 04-19-2021, 08:48 AM

Morning Folks,

I have a 1960 GMC stepper 2WD. My original gearbox was pretty sloppy and I opted to replace it with one from POL. What I noticed is on my original there is a pipe plug to inspect fluid level. On the replacement I received there is no fill plug, the location is casted closed (see pics). The only way I can see to check fluid level is to remove the adjustment plate on top and I am not sure if this could screw anything up if removed. I am waiting on a reply from POL if this is a sealed unit and if it was even filled to bolt right on. Appreciate any info if yall have run into this before.
Thanks

04-19-2021, 08:48 AM	#1
Zeekmiester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 28	Manual Steering Box swap question Morning Folks, I have a 1960 GMC stepper 2WD. My original gearbox was pretty sloppy and I opted to replace it with one from POL. What I noticed is on my original there is a pipe plug to inspect fluid level. On the replacement I received there is no fill plug, the location is casted closed (see pics). The only way I can see to check fluid level is to remove the adjustment plate on top and I am not sure if this could screw anything up if removed. I am waiting on a reply from POL if this is a sealed unit and if it was even filled to bolt right on. Appreciate any info if yall have run into this before. Thanks Attached Images

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