[Mgs] MGB rack&pinion needed

[Max Heim]

Remember, the racks are not greased — they should filled with oil. Many people make the mistake of assuming a zerk fitting implies the use of grease gun, but that is not the case.

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Max Heim
'66 MGB

> On Sep 18, 2019, at 9:28 AM, S. Carr via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> The autopsy on the frozen steering rack revealed that one of the bushings had seized on the shaft--judging by the amount/type of rust, the rack had not seen lubrication for many years, though some previous owner had been at the rack, as the boots were fastened with zip ties and not clamps.
> 
> I confess that we never lubricated it, as access to the cover on the R&P is difficult, to say the least!  My mechanic was thinking of drilling a hole & welding a grease fitting on a used replacement rack, but that one also was sticking near one end, so a new rack and tie rod ends are on order.  That should last me the rest of my driving life with the car!
> 
> Sarah Carr
> '71 B/GT in PA
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Eric Russell
> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2019 2:26 PM
> To: mgs at autox.team.net ; britfan1 at epix.net
> Subject: Re: MGB rack&pinion needed
> 
> Try disconnecting the tie rod ends and re-assessing. The MG rack &
> pinion is quite sturdy. While it is possible the R&P could seize, I
> think it more likely one or both kingpins would seize - especially if
> the rubber seals have perished and it has not been greased regularly.
> 
> Eric Russell
> Mebane, NC
>>    1. MGB rack&pinion needed (S. Carr)
>> 
>> Anyone in/near northeastern Pennsylvania have a good used steering rack for a 1970/71 B?  Steering on my B/GT has seized up?apparently no previous owner ever lubricated it....
>> 
>> Sarah Carr
>> B/GT in PA 
> 
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