[TR] Moss Steering Rack Security Mount

[Allen Hess]

But there is not even a hint in the Moss catalog description that this is for aftermarket racks or competition use. So I don't know what to think, but I'm not rushing out to buy one. I've had my own issues with "updated valve springs".

Allen  '63 TR4

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> On May 1, 2016, at 10:43 AM, marty <trmarty at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Real problem. Racks have come apart in competition. The issue is with the aftermarket quick racks manufactured in Argentina sold by various sources. Factory racks should be fine.
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> Marty
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> From: Barry Schwartz
> Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:56 AM
> To: George Haynes
> Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Moss Steering Rack Security Mount
>  
> News to me, I have been driving my Spitfire since 1973 when I bought it
> with well over 300 thousand miles on the original rack now without
> incident.  And I have much larger tires and wheels (205/60-13) than the car
> was originally intended to have which would tend to put a heaver loading on
> the rack, as well as some competition use in the 70's.  Steering it as
> tight as ever.  Never heard of any other incident personally...
> 
> 
> *******************************original message****************************
> Recently called to my attention is an allegation by Moss Motors that a
> safety condition can exist with TR4 thru TR6 steering racks. Spitfire, too.
>  They have designed a kit to correct the potential problem. 
> 
> I've been driving my TR4A 30 years and have never had the problem nor heard
> of it.  The kits are 667-293 and 667-296.  
> Kit Instructions were written in June 2015, so this is a recent discovery.
> 
> What's the group's collective experience?
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