[Fot] Fwd: Unknown TR Part

[Allen Washatko]

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> From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang at isis.mit.edu>
> Date: March 24, 2011 9:15:39 AM CDT
> To: Allen Washatko <awashatko at wi.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Unknown TR Part
>
> Hi,
>
> I've often pondered that piece. I can't recall for sure, but I'm  
> next to positive that it's there to keep the steering rack from  
> being able to move back in the case of a frontal collision. The  
> intent would be to limit damage to the driver - like being impaled  
> by the steering column.
>
> I don't know of that part was on the TR250, but I'm next to positive  
> it's on all TR6's.
>
> I do know that NHTSA or some similar goverenment safety entity  
> mandated some form of safety device to control the potential of  
> occupants getting impaled - US manufacturers mostly adopted  
> collapsable steering columns. Triumph had the challenge of the tight  
> space between the column and the engine on LHD cars. So a stop was  
> implimented.
>
> So, I think it's a stop to keep the steering rack and column from  
> intruding the passenger compartment in a frontal collision.
>
> I'll be interested to know what others reply on this topic.
>
> regards,
> rml
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Allen & Jody Washatko
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