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1. Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Phil Nase" <nase@ptd.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:18:35 -0500; I thought when I took the steering rack off the BE there were paper gaskets between the steering rack brackets and the chassis. I don't see a reference to them in any book. Do they just bolt up to th; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00564.html (7,639 bytes)
2. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:43:12 -0600; The only spacer I have ever seen, on ALL Spridgets, including the 60 Bugeye that has a slight start to RHD status, was the metal spacer about 1/4" thick. This cants the rack enough to accommodate the; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00566.html (8,169 bytes)
3. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL CARPENTER" <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:05:42 -0500; I have taken apart about 10 Bugeyes and an even greater number of side-curtain Spridgets. Yes, there is a paper like gasket under the steering rack brackets on Spridgets that are original. It almost; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00568.html (8,952 bytes)
4. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:18:40 -0600; Is this paper on the top, side, or both contact faces? Perhaps it was to slow down the corrosion that is common when you put dissimilar metals together. Thus, the wax impreg to keep them more effecti; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00569.html (9,510 bytes)
5. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL CARPENTER" <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:32:00 -0500; Hi Brad, That is an excellent point about the dissimilar metals and a separation material. By the appearance, it was thin in thickness and a yellowish-brown in color. It almost reminds me of the diff; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00570.html (10,498 bytes)
6. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:17:10 -0500; So THAT'S why they put that paper in there. I think it also took up any space between the ever so close tolerances of the machined rack brackets ;) I use electric tape as a replacement gasket/space t; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00574.html (8,144 bytes)
7. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:22:31 -0600; So then for all intents and porpoises, one might consider keeping a roll of wax paper in the garage. I think I may go back and install this on the rack on my Bug. Thank you Michael! Brad -- www.myspa; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00576.html (11,268 bytes)
8. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL CARPENTER" <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:32:28 -0500; You're very welcome, Brad! I mainly listen and read all of the excellent conversations and soak in the excellent rapport of this group. However, I am glad that the trunk in the Bugeye ordeal has most; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00579.html (12,557 bytes)
9. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:50:30 -0600; I wish I still had my first car when I was 15. It was a 1968 Chevelle Super Sport SS 396 convertible. 425 hp, with a 400 turbo tranny. Was tons of fun, but I learned the hard way, not to loan your ca; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00580.html (8,537 bytes)
10. RE: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Phil Nase" <nase@ptd.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:57:53 -0500; So will gasket paper (my cut it youself roll is thicker than the diff to axle paper) be too thick. Also unless it's roofing felt or a wax paper, won't it hold moisture in there and start the rust wor; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00582.html (8,233 bytes)
11. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin@mtu.edu>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:18:16 -0500; "That is an excellent point about the dissimilar metals and a separation Except that the steering rack is the only place on a Spridget with the "protective" paper. If the main reason was corrosion pr; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00588.html (8,099 bytes)
12. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:26:45 -0600; Or, the paper came on the components for whatever reason and just wasn't removed by the installers. Steering/frame tolerances probably don't get into areas where .005 paper shims are needed. The "pap; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00590.html (7,816 bytes)
13. Re[2]: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: Bill L <pythias@pacifier.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:11:09 -0800; Hello derf, if it is indeed WAX paper, don't forget, they didn't have plastic wrap for their sandwiches back then.. the assembler of the racks (later retired?) just found a place to put his lunch tra; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00592.html (7,773 bytes)
14. Re: Steering rack bracket (score: 1): Author: "63AHBJ7" <63ahbj7@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:15:57 -0600; <<I wish I still had my first car when I was 15. >> DITTO, Brad!! Bought my Mom's '59 Impala Convertible which was the FIRST Factory Installed A/C one (NOT Dealer Installed)!!! Wonder what it would b; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00594.html (7,446 bytes)

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