Kerry,
Tim brings up a couple of very valid points, although do not expect the shocks
to totally ease the suspension up as there is still alot of force being exerted
on the vertical link. I want to add DO NOT use GL5 gear lube in the brass
trunnions as it will slowly eat away at the brass as GL5 will also do in a TR
transmission. Either a synthetic gear lube such as Redline MT90 or MTL, or
standard GL4 which is getting a bit tougher to find but still around.
Greg
CD6250L
>
> From: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2003/10/15 Wed AM 11:18:38 EDT
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Steering Help Needed Fast!
>
> Kerry,
>
> Have you installed your shocks yet? I believe this problem has come up
> before, and it turned out that the shocks need to be installed, because
> they control the pressure that the spring exerts on the vertical link
> assembly. Basically, if the shock isn't in, then the full pressure of
> the spring is being exerted on the vertical link assembly, which is why
> you are having a devil of a time turning the thing. When you install
> the shock, the shock takes the spring pressure, rather than the
> vertical link assembly, and everything should turn smoothly. Try
> popping your shocks in and see how it works then.
>
> Also, make sure you have put some gear oil into each trunnion before
> you thread the vertical link in, as this is needed to lubrication. If
> you don't do this, your link will seize into the threads of the
> trunnion over time, and your steering will get unbearably tight. Ask
> me how I know...
>
> Tim Holbrook
> 1971 TR6
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