I decided to finally get to a job I have been putting off for quite some
time.
A few years ago I noticed my steering wheel was a bit loose so yesterday
seemed like a good day to start the job.
It was about 50 degrees so I wouldnt freeze in the garage.
Removing the trafficator assembly was not that difficult. The three set
screws loosened ok and I was able to remove the brass nut and ferrule on
the gearbox.
I then looked through my socket collection but soon discovered I didnt
have one large enough! Maybe that is the reason I didnt get it tight
enough with my channel locks. in the first place!
Quick trip to Lowes didnt produce the socket. It turned out to be a 1
5/16. They had 1 1/4 and 1 1/2. Clerk said it was a special size.
Well, next door is a Tractor supply and they had the socket and it was
only 8 bucks.
So back home I attached the socket to my impact wrench and I now have a
tight wheel.
So I turned my attention to the trafficator assembly. I purchased a NOS
wire harness a few years back on Ebay. The existing one was frayed in a
few spots and had shorted out in the past leaving the horn on.
I figured it would be a easy swap. I forgot how small those screws and
nuts are and the fact that I cant see S$%t.
Well I got the new harness installed and with the help of my wife, now
have the assembly installed!
I hope that is the last time I have to work on that assembly! And I am
happy that Triumph left that design on the bench when they came out with
the 4. Must be because of the Rack and Pinion.
Now all I need is Spring!
Bob
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