Allan, et al;
When I had my Sprite, my toolbox had a whole section unto itself consisting
of FH, RFH (rubber), BFH(big), RBFH(really big) - not to mention the
prybars, giant screwdrivers, and industrial sized STP containers (works
great for shock oil).
Most of these items were of little use during the BMW/toyota years.
thanks for the grins.
David
> Thanks Bob....I have always wondered how that could be done.
> Clearly, I
> have neglected or forgotten one of the most important tools in my tool
> bin.......a BFH.
>
> Once again, thanks for this good advice.
>
> Regards,
>
> Allan
> B9472373
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Bob Palmer
> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 5:35 PM
> To: RGGAMMA@aol.com; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Steering problem
>
> Gunny,
>
> I have had this same problem and the bolt (5/16" ?) is only
> marginally able
> to tighten the U-joint clamp onto the splined shaft from the
> rack. I use a
> Grade 8 bolt and have tightened it as much as I dare too, and
> have still not
> been able to get a tight fit. To solve this problem, I had to
> "adjust" the
> clearance on the U-joint clamp using a big hammer. You have
> to take the
> U-joint out and hammer on the clamp until it just fits
> snuggly on the rack
> shaft. Then, when it's re-installed and you tighten the
> locking bolt, it
> will tighten good and snug.
>
> Bob
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