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Re: [Mgs] MGB rack&pinion needed

from [Eric Russell via Mgs] [Permanent Link][Original]
To: mgs@autox.team.net, britfan1@epix.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB rack&pinion needed
From: Eric Russell via Mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 14:26:56 -0400
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Try disconnecting the tie rod ends and re-assessing. The MG rack & 
pinion is quite sturdy. While it is possible the R&P could seize, I 
think it more likely one or both kingpins would seize - especially if 
the rubber seals have perished and it has not been greased regularly.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
>     1. MGB rack&pinion needed (S. Carr)
>
> Anyone in/near northeastern Pennsylvania have a good used steering rack for a 
> 1970/71 B?  Steering on my B/GT has seized up?apparently no previous owner 
> ever lubricated it....
>
> Sarah Carr
> B/GT in PA

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