Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Morgan 4/4 1976 Steering issue

Hi all

Firstly I have found these forums a very useful source of info.

My first post here!! - I have tried to search for the answer to this but haven't been successful!!

Following the recent passing of an uncle I volunteered to my aunt to sort out his classic cars in order to MOT and sell them. One of them is is a 1976 Morgan 4/4. The car hasn't been on the road for between 25 and 30 years so I had a few issues, mainly brake issues to sort in order to get it ready for MOT. It is now MOT'd, however I am concerned about the steering. I believe I have a Bishop Cams steering box (but could be wrong), which from researching seems not the best one to have!!!!

The issue I have is "steering play" - there is a lot of it maybe an inch or more in each direction. When I adjust the top screw to remove the play, the steering gets a tight spot just near the straight ahead / centre location of the wheel. Even with just a little tightness I get a lot of play in the steering. Not at all nice to drive.

I have searched for solutions but haven't been able to find anything other than at gomog. My questions are:
1. Is this amount of play normal for this box? There is only 20k miles on it.
2. Are worn parts in the box likely to be the problem?
3. Is there a cheapish replacement for the box or even a refurb kit?
4. Do any of you know anyone in Northern Ireland that could provide the parts / recondition the unit?

I attach a couple of pics of the box for info.

Many thanks