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1. [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:00:39 -0400; More on the tight steering rack issue - Last time I worked on this problem, I had disconnected the tie rod ends from the steering arms to see if that was making the steering bind. It wasn't. I had to; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00029.html (7,518 bytes)
2. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:50:57 -0400; I have been using grease in my racks since 1972. I never had a problem. Yeah I know the book says 90 wt. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ _______________________________________________ Edit your repl; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00047.html (6,845 bytes)
3. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:34:53 GMT; MY PO'd '67 came with grease in the rack. OK is summer but very stiff in winter. We simply "oiled" it and it loosened right up for easier movement at all times. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) More on the tight s; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00057.html (8,639 bytes)
4. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:06:28 -0500; Sure, clean all the grease out as best you can and add 90 wieght, you should be good to go. Don't need to take it apart further if it operates ok. _______________________________________________ Edit; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00062.html (9,191 bytes)
5. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:51:01 -0500; Uhh, hang on a bit. What year is your car, Marc? Around 1971 (don't want to bother waiting to look at Horler), they went to a Triumph rack (Spitty?) that DOES take grease. The usual rule of thumb is; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00064.html (7,739 bytes)
6. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:27:03 -0500; Oh shucks, forgot about that. _______________________________________________ Edit your replies http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00070.html (9,499 bytes)
7. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:34:31 -0400; So, should I screw in a grease fitting and crank it full of grease? Is there some way to verify what type of rack I have on my 73 midge? Another thought occurs - does the steering column need lubrica; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00071.html (9,641 bytes)
8. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:40:02 -0600; 73 should have the Spit rack. I don't know if you should be able to move the rack by pushing on the rod ends. But, the steering wheel should turn easily with the rod ends disconnected or with the fro; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00072.html (8,131 bytes)
9. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:42:59 -0600; Correction to my previous post. Spit racks were used starting in 1972. If your car was made after that, then you should have the spit rack. If it was made before that and titled in 73, it could have; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00073.html (8,136 bytes)
10. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:39:23 -0500; I have never had a car with the Morris rack, so my opinion is flawed ;-). I understand that the Morris rack is a quicker ratio, therefore more desirable, but I have no complaints about the performan; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00074.html (8,748 bytes)
11. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:48:01 -0600; There's nothing wrong with the Spit rack in the Midget. The older rack is supposedly better because of the ratio and relative beefiness, but I don't think it is something worth changing out unless yo; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00075.html (8,143 bytes)
12. Re: [Spridgets] Grease in Steering rack... (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:03:06 -0400; Since I have the radiator out, there is good access right now... I thought I would screw in a zerk fitting, but I wasn't sure what size goes in there... Marc Spit racks were used starting in 1972. If; /html/spridgets/2007-07/msg00076.html (8,785 bytes)

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