Howard, Based on the BHM7124 number I think you have MGB boots. The MGB and
MGA are not the same.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Howard Battan
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:56 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Rack boots don't fit
>
> OK, time for some more help. Years ago I bought a set of
> steering rack boots and clamps for my '57 MGA. Finally got
> around to putting them on today as I finish my 'renovation'
> of the car. The problem is that the large opening of the
> boots is way too large to fit on the rack mounting lips.
> Apparently I was sold the wrong ones. Being fearful of
> ordering and getting new ones with the same problem, I'd like
> some help from you good folks.
>
> The new boots I was trying to install have a part number on
> the box of BHM 7124. On the boot itself, there is a number
> WI6 467 AR 3. ( The 'I'
> could be a '1', I suppose). The inside diameter of the big
> opening is 1
> 7/8 inches.
>
> The OD of the rack mounting flange for the big end of the
> boot to fit is about 1 5/8 inches. Can someone confirm that
> the parts carried by Moss, Victora British, etc. are the
> correct size, or did that DPO install a non-standard rack?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Howard Battan
> Auburn, WA
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