180b steering box - one for the Datsun boffins

[chickenwire]

Ok, so a wise man told me to get hold of an early 180B steering box (3 bolt top cover) which has a quicker ratio of 3.2 turns LtoL than the Stanza box 3.7turns LtoL. Ignoring the fact that 180B pitman has different taper socket can anyone tell me if there are any other similar Datsun boxes that are the same as the early 180B box.

PS if you have one and want to exchange for cash let me know.
Aaron (Healesville)

[brendan]

I sold one to Damo not long ago. Not sure if it went with his 1600 or not this was pre 74

[gloworm]

my 1600 has a 4 bolt top out of a stanzer and it has a lock to lock of 3 or 3.2 at the very most, pending on how worn your steering arms are. My steering is very tight no slack and bolted straight in no problems. I got it from SWR in NSW. Happy hunting.

[DAT610_WA]

Twas my understanding that the 180B boxes with 3 bolts on top were the shiznit. The 4 bolt boxes being the 3.7 turn variant, I guess it could be different for the 1600. I haven't heard of anyone chasing a particular Datsun steering box, apart from the later model 180B style

[chickenwire]

SWR- is that Stewart Wilkins?

[gloworm]

yes it's Stewert Wilkins at Mulgrave NSW