> Revington offers an improved steering box top plate that
> "incorporates a spring-loaded pin, which keeps the rocker pin firmly
> in contact with the scroll, thus removing unwanted 'slop' from the
> steering."
>
> Has anyone tried one of these and, if so, are there any "ya shoulda
> known before you bought" tips that I should know before I buy?
>
Bob and Nancy,
As it happens, in February of this year I purchased and installed the
Revington steering box top plate with spring loaded adjuster to remove some of
the 4+
inches of free play in my 1961 TR3A. It is very well made, was a snap in
install and provided a dramatic improvement, eliminating free play to an
acceptable 1.5". I was initially unimpressed until I tightened down on the
adjuster
sufficiently to remove the free play. The starting recommendations from
Revington are just that--a starting point. To really get the benefit from this
plate you have to continue to tighten it down, checking not only how much free
play is being eliminated, but how tight the steering becomes at the extreme
left
and right turning stops. I'm guessing I could squeeze a bit more free play
out, but I haven't played with it further, apparently satisfied with the
results I'm getting. I understand TRs are by nature bears to steer at slow
speed
(like parallel parking), at least with worn steering worms, but I am managing
fine with the solution in place. I read a post by another person who did not
"see a significant difference" after installing the unit, but it may be that it
was not sufficiently tightened down.
I can tell you my driving enjoyment increased exponentially after getting an
acceptable degree of control over the steering. So much so that I'm dreaming
of the day I put in a new worm and peg to get it "right."
Good luck!
Bill Stagg
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