Brian,
I am looking at a Autopress manual on TR4's and on the front suspension
page, they list the part as a Serrated washer. On the TR3 and 3A is is
called a lock washer. It this is not the part, look at Moss's catalog on
page 87. They list part # 661-560 which they call a SHIM for Seal and
list application TR4 from CT7219. This may be the part you are asking
about. Not on a TR3A.
Check it out.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
Brian Sanborn wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I have my LH front suspension all apart and have a few questions
> for the experts that have done this before.
>
> 1. I found these thin steel rings on either side of the rubber
> seals on the trunnion shafts. I mangled 1 or 2 of the 8 pieces
> before I realized they were there under all the goop. They are
> not shown on the parts catalog. Has anybody seen these before
> and do I need to replace them. My TRF rebuild kit doesn't have
> them either.
>
> 2. The TRF front suspension kit was purchased back in 1997 and I
> bought it from another TR4 owner here unopened. Back in 1998-9,
> I remember hearing all the complaints on the list about rubber
> seals falling off after a short period. The 16 seals I have seem
> to be strong and of "live" fresh rubber. Although they seem too
> small in diameter and will need a lot of stretching to fit. What
> was this all about and does anybody remember the timeframe when
> these were not up to the right quality. I can always order 16
> new seals if these are suspect... they are not expensive.
>
> 3. The lower wishbone inner bearings were well used with lots of
> play after the springs were removed. I had oiled them a couple
> of times in the last 2 years because of the typical squeaky
> noise. I found that the steel sleeve was rusty and pitted and I
> can't get it off the shaft. Before I do something strange is
> there a best practice on this. My guess would be to heat the
> steel sleeve and try to twist it with vise grips or tap it with a
> chisel on the outer edge to get it to turn. Last resort would be
> to cut it with a dremel wheel.
>
> 4. I removed the steering rack gaiters because they are hard and
> starting to show small cracks. I backed off the gaiter and found
> essentially a dry environment with little sign of lubrication.
> The ball and socket joint on the steering link is shiny but dry
> with some clay colored dust around the edges of the socket. I
> have no reason to suspect a problem as everything works fine and
> there is no rust. The manuals say that this is a nylon joint and
> needs no lubrication. I feel that I should lube this up with
> something before I close it up. How much grease is there supposed
> to be visible with the gaiter pulled back onto the steering link.
> I can only see a little in the main housing that has the grease
> nipple tap.
>
> Thanks in advance... any advice will be appreciated
>
> Brian Sanborn
> '62 TR4 CT16260L soon to be "O" - Groton, MA
>
> My TR4 Restoration Web Site
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