I had a 1965 Bobsy SR3 restored by Chuck Tatum. Since Chuck has been
building FVs since almost day one, he has a few parts lying around. We
decided to replace my original straight steering shaft with one form a
bug. It has a 10"+/- deformable section. It adds zero play to your
steering.
Richard Ruff
Brian Evans wrote:
>
> While teching cars at the VARAC Mosport race, I noticed a well prepared MG
> with a 3/4" APEX joint in the steering column. I've seen these in shift
> linkages and I know that in that application they're highly regarded. The
> joint was the typical slim-line unit, with an integral orange cover. When
> I went to the APEX catalog, I found that they have a wide range of
> outwardly (from three or four feet away) identical units - some with needle
> bearings, others with plain cross-pin and block construction.
>
> So the question is, are APEX joints considered valid in steering column
> applications? I usually use a Borgeson joint designed specifically for
> steering use when I install a steering U-joint, or I go with an OEM fabric
> type if that seems the way to go. But do various tech groups (Jack W.,
> that's your cue) recommend or allow APEX joints for steering?
>
> brian
> Brian Evans
> Director, Canada
> MCI Wholesale Internet Services
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