[TR] Front end "play'

[Notakitcar]

Hi Dave,

Look at item #65 in the Moss catalog, described as an Idler Lever.  It’s a carrier for the linkage on the passenger side but can we worn without really noticing it.  You need to just grab it and see if it moves up or down, might need to disconnect the ling at that point.

 

Additionally, put it back on the ground and have someone sit in the car and move the steering back and forth in the “Play” spot while you look underneath for movement.

 

bill

 

From: David Friedlander [mailto:forzion7 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:51 PM
To: bill beecher <notakitcar at yahoo.com>
Cc: TR3 Triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>; New England Triumphs <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
Subject: Re: [TR] Front end "play'

 

Thanks, Bill. There is no movement when testing at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions (bearings are new and appropriately tightened).  

 

I suppose it could be the linkage but, since all parts are new, I wouldn't know where to start.  Not sure how to 'tighten up' the front end linkage. Maybe I've been 'spoiled' by the rack-and-pinion setup I installed in my TR6, some years back. Even the peg on the steering box drop arm is new...

 

Dave

 

On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 3:43 PM bill beecher <notakitcar at yahoo.com <mailto:notakitcar at yahoo.com> > wrote:

Is it in the linkage or the wheel bearings?  If you can get that movement when you grab the wheel at 12 & 6, then re-check the bearing tightness.  

 

If the linkage, and not the steering box, check the bushings in the idler arm.  BTDT.  

 

Bill

TS30800L

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On May 26, 2021, at 1:37 PM, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com <mailto:forzion7 at gmail.com> > wrote:



Hey all ~

 

I've rebuilt the front suspension and steering on my TR3A 

including the steering box and all steering components. I have 

checked fit and function as best as I can but, with the front 

end on jackstands and grabbing the wheel at the 3 and 9 

o'clock positions , I note that there is about 1/4 to 3/8" "play." 

Is this normal? Should there be zero play in the front wheels?

 

Thanks for any insights....

 

Dave Friedlander

'59 TR3A

'74 TR6

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