Steering Rack Parts Help

PostPost by: Backmarker » Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:51 pm

Does anyone know if the pinion bushings and damper are available?

The usual TR places sell just about everything except these items, listed as unavailable. A place in the UK has the seven-gear pinion.

Any shops in the UK or among the owners who might know a person that knows a person?

A last resort would be a machinist. Anyone willing to give that a go? Quite sure you’d have customers.

“Get a used Spitfire one.” Yes, same issue really, worn bits.

“Just get a new one.” Yes, there’s that. Last resort.

Jim

PS: updates soon on Sandi68, new body panel coming from the UK, engine will be back together in a month or so.
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PostPost by: DavidP » Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:42 pm

I suggest that you contact Steve Taylor at Lotus Marques: [email protected]
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PostPost by: oldelanman » Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:54 am

Try Kiley-Clinton in the UK, they remanufacture steering racks so should be able to supply the parts you need.

https://www.steering-racks.co.uk/
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PostPost by: The Veg » Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:42 am

Jim!

Glad to hear that you're still at it! Will be looking forward to the updates.
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