I removed my drivers seats to find out why it wouldn't lock in
position. I've fixed that problem by slightly bending the tab that
holds the locking lever so that the lever teeth align with the holes
in the slide rails.
The seat removal raised several questions:
There is some rust on the bottom on the slide rails. What's the best
method to remove this rust and is priming and painting enough
protection for the future years? The metal looks like it may be
galvanized.
Is there a way to lubricate the sliding rails to make them work smooth
as a baby's bottom? Can the top and bottom rails be separated so I can
clean and lubricate well?
Last, the mechanism that allows the seat to tilt forward isn't holding
the seat down; it can tilt forward at will. I think this would be
dangerous in an accident; I would be thrown forward too easily; almost
like an ejection seat in a jet. Are those pieces of square metal
bolted tot the top of the seat rail the adjustments for the latches to
grab onto?
to all those who can respond,
Thank you all too much!
Jeff '73 TR6 in Mass. (USA)
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