[TR] TR3 Steering box bearings

[wbeech]

And, can someone explain the difference between "End Float" and "Pre-Load".
I assume end-float to mean the amount of play at the end of the steering
shaft.
 
Thx,
B

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From: wbeech [mailto:wbeech at flash.net] 
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:19 PM
To: 'Triumph List'
Subject: TR3 Steering box bearings


Pulled the end off the steering box today to check and adjust the end-float
and noticed that the outside bearing race was missing four(4) balls.
Hmmm.... it drove pretty good last summer. 
 
Before I shell out $80.to Moss for a new one, does anyone know if this item
is commonly available elsewhere at a reasonable cost? I mic'd the balls and
they are exactly 1/4".
 
Thx,
 
Bill B
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
'59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
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