Hello Don,
There's a good article on steering linkages by Tony Jenkins. It was
originally in the Octagon Bulletin of August 1982 but I reprinted it in
the December 1999 edition during my time as Editor. There is also a
useful article on the correct assembly of the steering drop arm ball
joint by John Harris in the MG Car Club Triple-M Register Infoletter
(number 145).
I'm having some ball pins made but they won't be ready until March,
which is probably outside your time frame. I'm also contemplating
getting some springs made (by the same manufacturer who does the J and
the P clutch springs for me).
Best Wishes,
JOHN JAMES
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On Behalf Of DSBonar@aol.com
Sent: 29 December 2002 23:31
To: mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: Steering questions-PA
Hi experts!
I'm rehabbing the steering (primarily the drag link and track rod) on
Ruby
and have found the usual?
2 broken springs (or no compression)
2 missing ball pins
1 missing ball bin swivel cup
I'm assuming I can replace all these from Mike D. Is there a source on
this
side of the pond?
My bigger question is ... the opening in the side of the various end
pieces
for the ball pins (on all the units) seems to show signs of significant
wear
and the openings seem to have a "2 lobed" rather rough appearance rather
than
a nice smooth circle or oval. Having never seen a new one... I fear
there is
major wear and I'd be safer to replace all end units? Sure wish this MMM
system allowed us to attach a photo!
Comments and suggestions?
Thanks,
Don B.
PA 1823
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