[Tigers] Steering rack

Tue Aug 25 09:39:17 MDT 2020

The Tiger rack, according to the shop manual, holds 0.6 US pints.  That's
9.6 oz.

Will - 382001570
Tigers at embarqmail.com

On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM coolvt--- via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
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> I find that the MG Midget rack that I use requires 8 oz. of oil.  I
> thought the Tiger rack was much more than that.
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> In a message dated 8/24/2020 9:13:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> twotigers at verizon.net writes:
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> 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
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> In a message dated 8/24/2020 6:50:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> tigers at autox.team.net writes:
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> 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.
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> I know I?ve seen more narrow somewhere.
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> https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-clamps/constant-tension-spring-clamps-for-firm-hose-and-tube/
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> https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-clamps/clamp-type~worm-drive/band-width~5-16/
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> On Aug 24, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
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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:
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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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> 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:
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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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