- 1. Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 08:26:55 -0500
- I am rebuilding the steering rack for my 71. There is a paper shim (for lack of better term) between the rack mount and the rack. Is this a particular size? Particular paper? What have other used to
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00637.html (6,615 bytes)
- 2. Re: Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 05:33:00 EST
- Hmmmm--my '67, '72 or '79 didn't have a paper shim--just a metal shim on the passenger side on the '67 and '72 and on the driver's side on the '79. Wonder if some mechanic just didn't replace mine, o
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00672.html (7,041 bytes)
- 3. Re: Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:20:25 -0500
- I think you are thinking of the wrong shim. I also have the thick metal shim on the drivers side where it mounts to the frame. The shim I am talking about is around the rack itselt where the frame br
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00678.html (8,029 bytes)
- 4. Re: Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:47:46 -0600
- If I recall correctly, Bill Perry of Rivergate fame has a procedure for this using one of the "gasket in a tube" type of products. He was very specific about the exact product to use and the correct
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00684.html (7,067 bytes)
- 5. Re: Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 20:13:12 -0500
- Yes, The shim (between the frame and the rack) is only on one side and is very specific as to where it goes.
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00707.html (7,480 bytes)
- 6. Re: Steering Rack ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:56:37 -0800
- When I rebuilt my Bugeye steering rack, I replaced the paper shim on both sides (I found it on both sides when I took it apart). I bought the paper shim from one of the usual suspects. I remember it
- /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00715.html (8,472 bytes)
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