[Mgs] 2 More Q's

[Councill, David]

Those other pieces are likely the shims and will have variable
thicknesses. You should put them back as they were unless you replace
the dampener piece - it's a copper cup with a spring inside. It is a
common wear item that will develop a groove where it contacts the inner
rack, particularly if the rack runs dry. You can adjust the shims. I am
not sure of their present day availability but without them in place,
the rack will have a greater resistance moving side to side. I add the
shims until it gets to the point that the steering rack moves freely
side to side.

David Councill
67 BGT
72 B

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Subject: Re: [Mgs] 2 More Q's

Dan,
   It's 90w gear oil.  The oil squishes back and forth from boots to
rack.  If the rack is still out of the car, it's easy fill it while you
can stand it on end. Work the rack slowly to distribute the oil as you
fill, else it burps and you can get a facefull of oil.  If it's on the
car by now, you can fill into a boot, but do it slowly and work the rack
back and forth as you do it--easier if you have a helper.
   Moss catalogue does not give those plates a part # but does show them
in place.  Others may know more about the need for them and how they are
used. Unless you learn to the contrary, I would install them as
originally fitted.
Bob