[Mg-t] Rack

[John Seim]

It is a shim adjustment of the tie rod ball ends.
They are held to the steering rack, by a lock washer, that is peened
into the grooves of the ball sleeve. They are right handed, and unscrew
from the rack. Requires special service tools to properly open them up.

There is also a spring and plunger, under a cap, on the rack. Spring has
been in compression for 60+ years, so best to replace. Plunger is made
of brass, and is probably worn as well.

John Seim
Irvine, CA

On Sep 17, 2013, at 7:41 AM, <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:

> While the wheels seem to be tight, I can grebe the tie rod and shake it to
> hear, and feel, a click/clunk.  Ends appear to be tight at the wheel.  Does
> the whole rack need to come out for rebuilding?  Is this a shim adjustment?
> Is it OK, as is?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of John Seim
> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 7:57 AM
> To: Rick Lindsay; MG-T Group
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Rack
>
> Add oil. The damage is already done. Chances are, one, if not both tie rod
> swivel ends could be loose, from lack of lubrication. They can be rebuild,
> through disassembly, and changing some shim thickness. With the car raised
> up, and moving front and back one front wheel at a time, listen for a
click,
> or clunk sound. If you hear one, that side requires rebuilding. I have
> rebuild them on many cars.
>
> John Seim
> Irvine, CA
>
> On Sep 15, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Rick Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Hello Friends,
>>
>> I seek knowledge. My '53 TD2's steering rack has been lubricated with
> grease, instead if oil. Should I try to disassemble and clean it or stick
> with the grease? Or add oil, thereby diluting the grease? This car will be
> used in warm/hot weather only. Advice appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -rick
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