[Spridgets] Tie Rod Ends - Spridget or ???

[Peter Caldwell]

88G414 IS for the Spridgets up to the Triumph rack in mid 72

         Peter C
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At 04:41 PM 2/5/2009, Norm 2Bs wrote:
>Wondering if anyone can help me identify the tie rod ends on my Turner.
>
>Turner used parts from a number of British cars.  Mine is a 1959 & is mostly
>Sprite-based.  BUT, I have found a number of parts that are from other BC's.
>
>
>The ends on this car are 4-inches from the end of the threaded (9/16")
>female section/arm that goes onto the tie-rod, to the outer part of the
>"knuckle."  And, 3-inches from the base of the knuckle (without the grease
>fitting) to the tip of the threaded end that goes through the steering arm.
>The section that goes onto the tie-rod kicks up by 1/8" before becoming
>horizontal.
>
>It has the following number cast into the kick-up "arm."  J5906(? or 8, or
>B?)9S SOFI-4.  Also 3 circles stamped into the base around the grease
>fitting.
>
>The taper into the steering arm tapers from 0.514" to 0.565"
>
>Turner site says: BLMC part no. 88G414.
>
>What could these ends be from?
>
>Any help will be appreciated.
>
>Norm Sippel
>'59 Turner Mk.1, 948cc