In a message dated 99-03-20 10:58:51 EST, you write:
<< ll I want
to do is move this one (65 TR-4A) out of the way just enough to get in under
and behind it. I've already removed the three bolts holding the support
bracket and it occurs to me, if I am remembering my previous excursion into
the wiper innards, that I can just remove the three(?) screws thatn hold the
mechanism cover on and then pull up the cable rack. Does that sound
reasonable? Or the most effective way to do what I want to do? Any better
ideas?
Probably better to just remove the rack/motor. Take off the wiper arms and
unscrew the large nut at the end of the rack guide tube. The motor and rack
should pull right out.
The second question involves the steering column. It had been disconnected to
raise the tub off the frame. It is back together now but I am concerned about
the bracket/clamp near the top. You know the u-shaped, two-piece clamp held
together around the column by two bolts that run down and into a rectangular
piece below. My problem is that the angle of the holes in the bottom piece
are
not allowing for a snug fit (if that's what the problem is). The bolts don't
seem to want to go in straight enough to make a snug fit with the most
disturbing result that when the wheel is turned to its limits, the wheels
stop
turning at the ends but the wheel itself continues. Is there some trick to
getting this clamp to seat correctly and tightly? Should I force the bolts
in?
They feel like they're going to strip if I do that.
>>
Pull the piece off the car and check the threads "in hand". If they are ok
then put it back in. There should be a large allen screw in the middle of the
flat plate. This should be tightened last.
>From your description tho' it sounds like something isn't put together right.
Make sure the clamp is seated on the flat area of the inner column.
G'luck
Ken Nuelle
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