[Spridgets] Bugeye Steering Rack and Ebay

[Howard Collins]

Do brand new racks such as one from Moss, need to be lubricated prior to use, or are they ready to go as-is. I have one on the way and would like to know before I install it.

Howard 

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> On Apr 20, 2018, at 4:19 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I have your original engine and transmission.  :-)
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>> On Apr 20, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
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>> Thanks Rick.  I am aware of the sale at VB.  I am trying to keep the Bugeye as original as possible when I can.  Yes, I have a 1275 and Datsun transmission, but other than that the car is dead stock with many original to the car components.  The VB rack is a generic type the will definitely fit and work fine, but it would just bother me every time I lifted the bonnet.  In any case I just sourced another Bugeye rack from eBay for only 7 bucks more than the last one costs.  At least I was told it was a Bugeye rack.  We'll see when it gets here.  In any case I have filled the rack in the car with Cornhead grease.  At least it is lubricated for as long as I want to take with a replacement.
>> Mike
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>> On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM, Rick Fisk
>> <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>> VB has new racks for $110.
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>> Sent from my keyboard
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>>> On Apr 19, 2018, at 12:10 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> There was an auction on eBay for a Bugeye steering rack that I was interested in, but was not sure if it came from a Bugeye or was a later rack.  So, I sent a message to the eBay auction what car this rack came from.  I was answered the next day that it came from a Bugeye.  I immediately used the "buy it now" feature and paid $69 for it.  That was yesterday.  Today I get a message from the seller telling me he is refunding my money because he made a mistake and sold the steering rack two years ago.  No explanation why it was on eBay this week.  What the heck?  OK, so now I am still looking for a steering rack. Crap.
>>> Mike MacLean
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