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Re: [Healeys] rack & pinion modification

To: Roger Grace <roggrace@telus.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] rack & pinion modification
From: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 10:00:57 -0800
Cc: Ahealey help <healeys@autox.team.net>
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References: <8D1C58CD83EC8E6-1D7C-40B20@webmail-vd006.sysops.aol.com> <54579C8D.1030803@chello.nl> <6325738D9C1347DBBD0D3717E2D7ADC7@WINDOWST93OFP9>
Jule has one listed
http://www.jule-enterprises.com/services/rack-and-pinion/
Anyone have experience with installing it?

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Roger Grace <roggrace@telus.net> wrote:

> There is a company in Montreal that does this; however the major obstacle
> to my mind is that there is not an easy solution to the horn and turn
> signal wiring and usually have to install external controls/switches. Have
> been looking at possibility of wireless controls but needs a lot of work
> and testing and space limited ....
> rg
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Oudesluys
> Sent: Monday, November 3, 2014 7:17 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] rack & pinion modification
>
>
> A proper conversion to a steering rack is far superior to the original
> set up. It is more precise, durable and much lighter to operate. There
> is also the advantage of the possibility to fit a collapsible steering
> column and it may be easier to fit electric power steering if wanted.
> However make sure to get a properly fitting rack conversion set (if
> available of the shelf) or sort out the desired geometrics and location
> of the rack first.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> warthodson@aol.com schreef op 3-11-2014 15:51:
>
>> I am interested in hearing the pros & cons of a rack & pinion conversion
>> to a
>> 100.  In particular, is there a worthwhile improvement in steering
>> precision
>> with rack & pinion when compared to a well restored & setup original
>> steering
>> system?
>> Gary Hodson
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