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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Neville Minuti on September 09, 2018, 02:19:18 PM

Title: Loose in steering box
Post by: Neville Minuti on September 09, 2018, 02:19:18 PM

Good afternoon
I have an FSM 1987 126 LHD. It has a loose on the steering. The part number on the box is 1A 126AB0C1. I am able to find various boxes but they all start with any prefex other than 1A.  What is the meaning of thyye prefix? Any help from where I can buy a good steering box? Kingpins have been renewed this week. Many thanks, neville

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: Pete126 on September 09, 2018, 06:53:38 PM

Hi Neville 1A 126AB0C1 don’t know what the 1A stands for could just be something to do with the casting number 126AB0C1 is the part number for the steering box

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: Neville Minuti on September 09, 2018, 08:04:26 PM

Hi
Thank you
Seems there are 2 types for the 126. Its the end shaft, steering column, entering the box.  However i noticed that the prefixes so far are 1A/B going up to 4.
Thanks a lot
Neville

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: ChrisRLewis on September 09, 2018, 10:57:46 PM

Have you tried adjusting your current steering box to take the play out?

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: Neville Minuti on September 10, 2018, 02:26:20 PM

Good afternoon
Thanks for your advice. May I enquire how is adjustment is done to eliminate the play.
Many thanks
neville

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: ChrisRLewis on September 10, 2018, 06:46:20 PM

This guide covers the adjusting steering boxes, although it's not for a 126 but the principal is the same.  Check video from time 3.15 on
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFZsp8L35VQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Loose in steering box
Post by: Neville Minuti on September 10, 2018, 08:03:50 PM

Thank you.