No, this is not the Gassmann conversion. He used a completely different
rack and much more substantial mounts. I have one on my street car (and
they were $950, at least 5 or 6 years ago :)). This looks like a tr4, etc.
conversion.
The limiting factor with the Triumph rack is the need to shorten the tie rod
ends. (And bump steer). They are to long and have a rolled thread and you
cannot cut a new thread into the remaining length after shortening them. I
suppose they could be cut and welded, but that sounded shaky at best.
Ken Gano
(finally, a question on FOT I know something about :))
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
John Herrera
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:16 AM
To: m-syork@comcast.net; fot@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR3 rack & pinion
I'm like Babcock; looks a little flimsy.
Wonder if it's one of the kits from those guys in Richmond, VA whose name I
forget? The ones who show up at various TR events to sell their kit. They
went for $850 a while ago, but seemed more substantial.
What does he mean by removing the the tube that supports the front apron? I
hope he doesn't mean that tube that holds the whole front of the frame
together!
Is it legal in SOVREN?
Why do you think it would be safer than the worm-and-peg set up?
Meddling Previous Owner,
John Herrera
>From: "Mark York" <m-syork@comcast.net>
>Reply-To: "Mark York" <m-syork@comcast.net>
>To: <fot@autox.team.net>
>Subject: TR3 rack & pinion
>Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:16:20 -0700
>
>Has anyone noticed the rack and pinion conversion on E-Bay (#4564261396)? I
>was considering bidding on it to swap out in the TR3 racer (for safety
>purposes) as a winter project. From the descriptions most of the stampings
>say Standpart. Is anyone familiar with the setup? Any input on whether it
>would hold up under racing rigors (it appears to bolt into existing frame
>mounts)?
>Regards
>Mark
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