[Tigers] Steering rack
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Mon Aug 24 19:13:18 MDT 2020
I watched my rack bellows as I turned the wheel lock to lock- found the section of the bellow that flexed the least, poked a tiny hole through the top of that bellow, filled the rack with a big hypodermic needle, then put a spot of butyl rubber on the pin hole. It’s been 20 years or so, and it’s never leaked and the rubber is still sealed where I pricked it. Kirk
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I've filled a few racks over the years,but always with the rack off the car. I'm thinking of trying with rack on the car this time. Anyone have a foolproof method of doing this? Mark L
In a message dated 8/24/2020 6:50:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> writes:
Ditto's on the wanting something better than zip ties.
I have seen a similar to the sardine clamp for the vacuum booster on Moss motors. It's close but no cigar. The stainless steel ones would look almost too nice.
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Here are some options from McMaster Carr. The first one is one of those squeeze bars types. The other is 5/16? wide, which seems to be their most narrow.
I know I?ve seen more narrow somewhere.
https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-clamps/constant-tension-spring-clamps-for-firm-hose-and-tube/
https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-clamps/clamp-type~worm-drive/band-width~5-16/
On Aug 24, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> > wrote:
Wanting something better than plastic zip ties to secure the boots I ventures to the world of hose clamps. You are correct most are too wide. I scoured through Pick Your Part and found certain BMW clamps (left in image) from the 80's/90's to not only be narrow enough, but also have a slight bevel on the edge. That said it was still a search to find the clamp in an appropriate diameter. I used these on my Tiger rack. I'd assume the midget rack boots are similar. Sorry I can't tell you the year/model and location the clamps were used but hopefully it helps with your search. Photo for comparison.
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> I have the MG Midget steering rack conversion.?? I need rubber boots.?? Does it take the same as a standard Tiger??? Also, what are good clamps that will work to secure??? Radiator clamps seem a little too wide and tend to cut into the boot.?? ??Thanks, Mark L
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What size do you need? A PEX clamp, available at plumbing/home supply stores may work, and is similar to what auto manufacturers use now.
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This is from the McMaster-Carr catalog.
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Wanting something better than plastic zip ties to secure the boots I ventures to the world of hose clamps. You are correct most are too wide. I scoured through Pick Your Part and found certain BMW clamps (left in image) from the 80's/90's to not only be narrow enough, but also have a slight bevel on the edge. That said it was still a search to find the clamp in an appropriate diameter. I used these on my Tiger rack. I'd assume the midget rack boots are similar. Sorry I can't tell you the year/model and location the clamps were used but hopefully it helps with your search. Photo for comparison.
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On 8/24/2020 6:42 AM, coolvt--- via Tigers wrote:
I have the MG Midget steering rack conversion.?? I need rubber boots.?? Does it take the same as a standard Tiger??? Also, what are good clamps that will work to secure??? Radiator clamps seem a little too wide and tend to cut into the boot.?? ??Thanks, Mark L
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