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Re: Midget 1500 - Tie Rod End Replacement and More

To: mgraziano@mindspring.com
Subject: Re: Midget 1500 - Tie Rod End Replacement and More
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:51:17 -0400
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <Springmail.105.961088449.0.32277400@www.springmail.com>
mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:

> I'd like to replace the tie rod ends on the Midget.  I'm concerned about 
>retaining the alignment.  Anyone have a tried replacement procedure that will 
>result in a minimal of alignment tuning afterwards?

15-16 full turns on to keep the alignment close.
Most of mine have been 15 1/2 turns of the tie rods.
Double check using a tape measure across the outer most thread of the
tires when done. You should have 1/8" less in the front of the tire then
you have across the back of the tire. Measure this as close to the
center of the wheel as possible, car on the ground after you drove it
around the block to seat the springs.

 
> Also,  the rear springs have to go.  ANyone have a good source for 
>replacement springs?  Do the usual suspects have good quality ones?  I plan on 
>using the Prothane bushes in the rear.  I like the ride of the ones in the 
>front.


Any local Spring shop. What they sell now days are springs assembled by
British Spring LTD but they (British Spring) uses Chinese made leafs,
they just bolt the chinese springs together and slap a sticker over the
chink letters.
My local spring shop showed me this on a new set. I had to have the
originals retempered since the shop could/would not work with the asian
crap.
 
> Eventually I'll ask on the procedure for changing the rear springs,  but if 
>anyone feels like typing.....

Unbolt them.


> Also  On a high compression rebuild (30 over, 285 cam, standard valves) 
>should I use ARP studs,  or will standard ones suffice?

They can't hurt. 


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