Thanks to everyone for their good comments and replies. I have two options now. 1. New flex joint from local shop abt #30. 2. Solid u-joint from rarebits (or other supplier)
Haven't decided completely yet, but at least I know what to do. The reason as to why I've excluded the diy option is that it was probably made at a workshop abt 7 years ago and I want a more solid fix. And I like the idea of a better and firmer turn. Cheers Ronny Spit -63 -----Original Message----- From: Rarebits [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: den 10 april 2007 18:54 To: Hortlund Ronny; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Spit] Steering problem, flexible coupling. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:spitfires- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hortlund Ronny > > Should I exchange the whole unit or is there a U-Joint replacement? Hi Ronny, There is a UJ type coupling available as a direct replacement for the original disc type. Cost is about the same for both types in the UK, circa #25.00. I don't recommend using this coupling design together with alloy steering rack mounts. This combination will transmit too much vibration. I have one customer who suggested using a solid alloy rack mount on the passenger side, with a conventional rubber one on the drivers side with the UJ coupling. He was very happy with this combination, but I have not tried this for myself. In all other circumstances I can recommend the UJ coupling without reservation. Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdom http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
