Hi Tom. I did the Dale A kit, and here is what I know.
1. Yes it is harder to steer at rest, but once going no problem. I have
195/50-15 tires, and a 14 inch steering wheel. There is No Twitchness, and at
80 mph, you can drive hands off. Car tracks well.
2. You need Alpine tie rod ends, MGB steering arms, and MG Midge R&P.
3. Universal joint for Tiger mates to Midget.
There are several issues not covered in Dales instructions, but if you get kit,
I will help you through it. Not all that hard, IF YOU KNOW first.
Larry
Tom Witt wrote:
> I am getting ready to pull my crossmember and am considering going "the full
> nine yards." In addition to the regular rebuilding I will be reinforcing
> the crossmember, I will be getting the EN-24 lower fulcrim pins, I will be
> using the softer of the 'new' bushings and doing the "John Logan" pin
> support.
> I am also considering using the Midget steering rack with the MBG steering
> arms. My questions are:
> 1. Does this faster ratio make for considerablely harder steering or
> "twitchyness"?
> 2. Do I understand correctly that one needs to use the Alpine tie rod ends?
> 3. Can the steering universal joint linkage from the Tiger be used or should
> I get the Midget steering universal joint linkage when I get the rack?
> 4. Are there any particular years that I should look for for these parts?
> I saw the installation on another car and it looks pretty staight forward.
> As best I can tell the main item I will need to make is a mounting system
> for the rack. This appears to be well within my capabilities. IF THERE IS
> ANYTHING I AM MISSING PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
> If you have done this conversion and have any info pro or con please reply
> as early Saturday I am off to Pick A Part with my nephew (a Datsun guy, but
> still, he's OK). Everytime I have been there there was a Midget and MGB to
> be found, but of course there were always more pressing needs at the
> time..... . Thanks, Tom Witt B9470101
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