I only got one answer to my query (from John Lye), and with his help I
was able to figure it out:
The vertical links ARE identical except for the RH vs LH threading.
The trunnions have matching RH vs LH threading, but also have a 3
degree backward tilt to the female threaded section.
Also, trunnions have little "RH" and "LH"s cast on them, which makes things
a bit easier.
My suspension's all put back together. There were two extra problems, tho:
One of the steel brake line fittings had rusted solid, so it couldn't be
removed without damaging the line. A new line was all of $4.
The new, aftermarket steering rack I bought from TRF (since they were out
of rebuilt original units) isn't going to make it. It has a 1 1/8"
diameter tube instead of the original 1 1/16" so the solid rack mounts
don't work, and I don't want to go back to rubber.
Anyway, TRF now has some original rebuilt racks, so I ordered one of those
and am gonna send back the new one. Also, the new one has no electrical
fitting for ground. It appears the pinion and case are always electrically
connected, so if you make sure to ground the tube (via the alloy mount) to
the frame, you're grounded that way. Not so with rubber mounts...
Anyway, this Thursday night if all goes well it will be fully assembled
and Friday it goes to the alignment shop......
I miss my car!
--ian
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