[TR] Steering Rack

[Geo Hahn]

Hmmm - that doesn't look right, or at least doesn't look like mine.  I have
a 64 if that matters.

Passenger side:
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/Ahwahnee18/TR4/Rack-PS_zpsee98ef1d.jpg

Driver side:
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/Ahwahnee18/TR4/Rack-DS_zps7309f23d.jpg

Geo


On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 6:46 PM, James Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

> List:
>
> On to the next project. Reinstalling the steering rack in my 62 TR4 and am
> curious on the correct fitment to center the rack.  I read the manual and
> have the dimples on the rack where the aluminum brackets attach and are
> clamped to the frame bracket with the u bolts.  I centered the pinion after
> taking measurements of the full movement of the steering.  With the pinion
> centered, I placed the new tie rod ends into their happy homes and did not
> tighten.  What I noticed is that the steering is off as the wheels are
> pointed to the left as doing a slight left turn.  The new tie rod ends are
> both screwed on all the way so there is no room to turn it in to bring the
> driver's side wheel straight.  Current angle has car turning to left
> slightly.  The passenger side tie rod could be unscrewed out to bring wheel
> straight ahead. But that doesn't help me on the driver's side.
>
>
>
> It seems like the steering rack need to be slid to the passenger side about
> an inch or two to give more adjustment to the driver's side  However, on my
> rack there is a round metal plate attached to the rack near the passenger
> side mount that won't allow me to move the rack past the mounting plate
> that
> attaches to the frame.  I have a shot of this in a photo at the following
> link:
>
>
>
>
> http://s996.photobucket.com/user/trguy75/media/steeringrack_zps028bdcb5.jpg.
> html
>
>
>
> What is curious is that my 62 parts car doesn't have this plate attached to
> the steering rack.  I am assuming the rack on my project car is from my 62
> car as it is date stamped 62 on the aluminum housing near the pinion shaft.
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.  The fun of rebuilding a car without a mechanic nearby.
> The good news is I am learning a lot!
>
>
>
> Jim Henningsen
>
> Ocala, FL (soon to be under a hard freeze tonight)
>
> 62 TR4 CT5212LO
>
> 75 TR6
>
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