Manky Monkey
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« Reply #810 on: May 09, 2013, 08:08:28 PM » |
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Were the red tinted windows O.K?
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« Reply #811 on: May 09, 2013, 08:30:12 PM » |
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Make a male / female adapter for the track rods ends ? Or get track rods that have the correct taper but also th right thread to fit your rack. Standard taper is 1" per 12" ( something like 7.5 degrees ) it's just where on that taper does your's fall? Try Amsteer ,very helpful and at a push can even make tres to suit.
MOT testers have always had the option to fail welded steering parts though it is supposed to be for heat altered standard parts rather than modifications.
Check if the servo is holding vacuum as they have a one way valve that can fail. Hang on, are you talking standard Rootes remote unit ? If so they have a nasty habit ( after a million miles or being laid up ) of the internal seals perishing and sucking brake fluid into the vacuum part.
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« Last Edit: May 09, 2013, 08:33:22 PM by kapri »
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poprodder
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« Reply #812 on: May 09, 2013, 08:46:02 PM » |
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andy,
tints ok but on advisory, along with no seat belts!!!
i'll post a pic in a while kev which i think is a way to get me t/rod ends and rack to pass.
servo/cylinder is a ford, fiesta? sierra? will get a pic.
got to sort caster angle out, but was very surprised how well in drives. seems the same as before i altered it. very pleased with that side of things.
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poprodder
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« Reply #813 on: May 09, 2013, 08:59:58 PM » |
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would this pass an mot, shows no sign of modification. i'm guessing it'll still be put on the advisory.  hillman superminx 1962  hillman superminx 1962  hillman superminx 1962 |
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« Reply #814 on: May 09, 2013, 09:11:39 PM » |
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Doubt if I would even advise it as it looks normal.
If you do have extend steering arms or steering column, always cut the end of the sleeves at 45' so they have more weld area.
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poprodder
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« Reply #815 on: May 09, 2013, 09:18:38 PM » |
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problem is they know its modified, but now its covered they can only advise.
its seam welded and pluged.
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kapri
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« Reply #816 on: May 09, 2013, 09:27:15 PM » |
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Honestly don't see a problem with it , it's not like it's just butt welde ( yup, seen it on road going motors !  )as it's a damn site stronger than the original threaded part only or even more so if you dismantle the rack and look at the small pins that tie it all together internally. For that matter look at a uj and break it down to it's individual parts and the centre cross is usually only about 5-6 mm at the most ! |
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« Reply #817 on: May 09, 2013, 09:32:32 PM » |
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Honestly don't see a problem with it , it's not like it's just butt welde ( yup, seen it on road going motors ! )as it's a damn site stronger than the original threaded part only or even more so if you dismantle the rack and look at the small pins that tie it all together internally. For that matter look at a uj and break it down to it's individual parts and the centre cross is usually only about 5-6 mm at the most ! i can think of at least three executive coach,s that have welded steering arms  and they dont look posh,ly made or welded ,, |
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« Reply #818 on: May 09, 2013, 09:46:32 PM » |
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cheers kev, thats put my mind at rest, they said even ones that have been heated up to undo are being failed now!!!
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« Reply #819 on: May 09, 2013, 10:04:16 PM » |
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will also have one off these to fit tomorrow!!!! where do the wires go? e(Kiug~~60_12.JPG) |
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« Reply #820 on: May 10, 2013, 11:36:24 AM » |
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found a weakness already, something i had been warned about beforehand, did'nt help with servo not working.  hillman superminx 1962 |
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« Reply #821 on: May 10, 2013, 06:22:55 PM » |
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Is that an axle drive shaft?
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« Reply #822 on: May 10, 2013, 06:46:54 PM » |
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nope, its a shockabsorber rod!!!!
got some thick wall cds tubing to replace it.
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« Reply #823 on: May 10, 2013, 09:03:41 PM » |
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and its the pushrod for servo/master cylinder.
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« Reply #824 on: May 11, 2013, 09:02:51 PM » |
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two jobs left on the list, servo and front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
alternator is off, along with servo.
managed to even put a balance pipe in the exhaust.
all trim refitted on o/side and boot.
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