Jim, thanks for the info. I am sure that this will help someone out
(maybe me someday!).
I think I would "gorilla tighten" that bolt on a regular basis. I used
to own a trucking company, once I had a truck lose all steering, it ended
up in a farmers field. There were no injuries or damage but you should
have heard the driver tell about his "wild ride". : - )
Larry Hoy (MGBV8@Juno.com)
Denver, CO USA
1969 MGB Roadster (1/2 V8)
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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On Thu, 25 Sep 1997 21:07:19 -0400 Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com> writes:
>Hi List!
>
>Isn't this a great idea. Thanks to whoever was responsible.
>
>My V8 , Buick/ T5/ Ford 8" is in a '74 GT with an early front
>crossmember. By slotting the bolt holes where the steering column goes
>through the firewall, I was able to lower it enough that I could get a
>straight shot to the rack. The mounting pads on the rack were filed to a
>different angle and shimmed slightly to provide the correct alignment.
>the shaft was then cut to the proper length to mate with the column
>u-joint. About 2 hours work, no parts, & no additional u-joints. I did
>not respline the cut end, I opened the u-joint in a vise to allow for
>the full shaft diameter, & replaced the original bolt & nut with grade
>8. After everything was in place, I had a gorrilla tighten that bolt
>until he bent the wrench (just kidding). I marked the shaft & u-joint,
>& after 11,000 miles, it has not moved.
>
>The very slight change in the tilt of the steering wheel is not
>noticible. I did not have to dimple the header pipes, or make any other
>mods. I did use the motor mounts that Glen sells -the A/C version that
>sets the motor back further than the traditional mounts.
>
>Hope this helps someone else.
>
>Jim Stuart
>
>1975 MGB V8
>1974 MGBGT V8
>
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