[TR] [NET] Front end "play'

bill beecher notakitcar at yahoo.com
Wed May 26 16:01:49 MDT 2021


Always possible, back off the peg a small amount and give the steering wheel a push-pull. 

Conversely, snug the peg down (not tight but tighter than you would normally allow) and see if your linkage slack is gone.  

A bit shade tree, but should work as a quick test.  

Bill



Sent from my TRS80

On May 26, 2021, at 4:39 PM, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:


The idler lever (Moss illustration item 65) is tight. No movement. 
I've installed the Delrin silentbloc bushings in the steering linkage 
center rod.... No one component seems to have play on its own: It 
just seems like the assembly moves together. Any possibility the
steering box end float is off?

Dave

On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:18 PM Philip Gott <vfracing at aol.com> wrote:
> Dave;
> From memory with my TR3B, that seems pretty good. It’s a very subjective measurement because you are working against the rubber in the opposite tire (presumably on the ground).  The fact that  there is zero play at 6 & 12 indicates that the bearings are indeed installed correctly, provided the wheel spins freely. The 3 steering will have more play than the rack and pinion set up.  
> If you are still concerned, have a look at the idler arm on the passenger side. That can be a source of free play, a bit more so with the passenger side wheel.
> Regards,
> Phil Gott
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 26, 2021, at 4:52 PM, David Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 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> 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
>>> 
>>> Sent from my TRS80
>>> 
>>> On May 26, 2021, at 1:37 PM, David Friedlander <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
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>>> '74 TR6
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