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Re: TR2 Steering Box - Stuck rocker shaft

To: Dan Scharpf <dfscharpf@yahoo.com>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: TR2 Steering Box - Stuck rocker shaft
From: Dan Buettner <danb@thelittlemacshop.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 16:33:25 -0600
References: <20041122211246.48171.qmail@web41108.mail.yahoo.com>
Hi Dan -

No, don't turn the rocker shaft down.  You're right, it should fit smoothly.

Go to your local auto or farm parts store or Sears and buy a small 
3-prong-style brake cylinder hone and some cutting oil (I personally 
have used 3-in-1 household oil for this, but the real stuff might be 
better).

Use the hone and your drill to enlarge the opening in the rocker 
shaft bush gradually, testing the fit frequently.  Once it fits well 
(you want it to slide in, no force required, but also no slop in the 
fit) clean everything up well and enjoy one of your favorite 
beverages.

HTH,
Dan


At 1:12 PM -0800 11/22/04, Dan Scharpf wrote:
>Thanks for all the Bakelite tips. I now have that sorted out, but the
>re-assembly of the  steering box on the TR2 has me stuck - literally. I
>pressed in a new bush for the rocker shaft assembly, but now the fit
>for the shaft is so tight that it will not turn. Should I continue to
>drive this into place? I would think that since this is driven only by
>the worm gear, that there is not a lot of torque that is genereated
>from this and the fit should be very smooth and be able to rotate
>freely.
>
>Do I need to have the rocker shaft turned down?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dan
>54 TR2 TS3590L




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