Since a front-end rebuild has not been one of my experiences, I pass this
along for the collective wisdom of the list. Please respond to Mark
(although I have suggested that he join the list) and copy the list if you
feel it relevant.
I did delete his telephone number but he probably would be willing to talk
with someone who is knowledgeable.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark.Grafstrom@barco.com <mailto:Mark.Grafstrom@barco.com>
[mailto:Mark.Grafstrom@barco.com] <mailto:[mailto:Mark.Grafstrom@barco.com]>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 1:33 PM
To: musson@arts.usf.edu <mailto:musson@arts.usf.edu>
Subject: TR3A Question
Carl,
Hopefully you'll have seen this problem before and can give me advice as to
IF I have a problem.
I have a 1959 TR3A that I have been working on for the last 2 years and I'm
coming down the home strech as far as finishing it is concerned. Everything
has been replaced and it will be a very good example of a "restored to
better than new condition". Upon completing the front end rebuild (new
bushings, springs, shocks, trunions, ball joints, tie rods, basically
everything that can wear) the front wheels are very difficult to turn. I
checked the spindle movement before I installed the springs and everything
seemed to function smoothly and easily. After installing the front coil
competion springs the steering seems extreamly hard to turn to me. When I
installed the spindles, I tightened them all the way into the trunion and
then backed them out 1 turn. I tried to find instructions as to how many
turns they need to be in the trunions however, I could not find anything
refering to this proceedure. I figured since it seemed to move throughout
the range of movement without the springs It must be correct but as I stated
when I installed the front coils everything got stiff. Is this normal? I
don't have the engine or body on the frame so maybe it's just the suspension
geometary is not right (sitting up to high causing it to bind) and once I
get everything back on the car it will be OK. I just don't want to put the
body back on and then have to take the front end apart again as it's more
difficult once the body is back on the car. Especially since eveything is
painted up real nice and I surely will get scratches on the areas around the
springs if I have to take it apart.
Let me know what you think, I'd really appreciate your comments.
Mark Grafstrom
Fairborn, OH
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