Oops got ahead of myself. I meant the quick ratio steering rack
didn't clear the harmonic damper because it was thicker than the stock
one. At least not enough that I felt like running hard with it that
close.
Bud Rolofson
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
levilevi@comcast.net
On Dec 23, 2009, at 5:31 PM, Bud Rolofson wrote:
> Dick,
>
> My experience was that the quick ratio steering rack was just enough
> thicker to not clear the crossmember. I could never get enough
> clearance despite moving almost everything to their limits the
> opposite ways.
>
> At the time it didn't occur to me to loosen the motor mounts and try
> moving the engine back a bit (it only needs about another 1/8 inch
> for the QR steering rack) but I think I may have to try that trick.
> That was mentioned as a cure for getting fan belts on without
> removing the crossmember. Too bad I hadn't read that on the list
> earlier but I may try it again before selling QR rack to Marty Sukey.
>
>
> Bud Rolofson
>
> 71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
> 66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
> 66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
> 71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
> Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
> levilevi@comcast.net
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 23, 2009, at 12:39 PM, Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:
>
>> A couple of weeks ago Mrs. Claus asked me what I'd like for
>> Christmas. Among the suggestions was one of those quick ratio
>> steering racks. Last night a Brown Truck pulled up and delivered a
>> large box with VB on the side. I was told "don't touch it"!
>>
>> Hmmm...
>>
>> Dick
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