SD Rack Pinnion replacement Question
Hello, I am in the process of replacing the rack pinion on my 89 Shelby Daytona. I have reached step 4 in the factory service manual - removing crossmember. I have removed all four bolts and have the K-frame supported by a jack. The question I have is what is the easiest way to disconect the steering column from the steering gear? Thanks, Matt McKeon Glendale, AZ 89 Shelby Daytona best et 12.91 @ 109.52 (with slicks) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 7 long arm kit w/ 35X12.50 Goodyear MTR's 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Best et 13.31 @ 106.25 (out of the box no mods or slicks) ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
Re: SD Rack Pinnion replacement Question
Matt, I had a similar problem with my 86 turbo Z. I thought the rack was held to the column with a bolt or clip too, but it wasn't. What I did was position a couple jackstands just below the K-Frame and tapped a little bit on the contol arms with a hammer and it just wiggled out. When I knocked it loose, it fell just a little bit onto the jackstands instead of all the way to the ground. I saw Bob's post on bungee cording the new rack up there and I wish I had seen that when I did mine! I ended up removing the column from inside the car and lining it up that way, which was a bit PITA but it got it done. Matt Colwell 86 T-Top Turbo~Z 86 Turbo~Z 87 Shadow ES 02 S-10 4X4 In a message dated 12/3/2006 4:09:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, I am in the process of replacing the rack pinion on my 89 Shelby Daytona. I have reached step 4 in the factory service manual - removing crossmember. I have removed all four bolts and have the K-frame supported by a jack. The question I have is what is the easiest way to disconect the steering column from the steering gear? Thanks, Matt McKeon Glendale, AZ 89 Shelby Daytona best et 12.91 @ 109.52 (with slicks) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 7 long arm kit w/ 35X12.50 Goodyear MTR's 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Best et 13.31 @ 106.25 (out of the box no mods or slicks) ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
SD plastic repair and sickness
Shawn: I have had good luck restoring plastic bits with JB weld. It may take a few applications to build up larger bits, but when cured it seems to hold up well. The texture may be an issue in some cases, but I have been able to convert to a wrinkle finish with good results. Jeff: By your signature lines I think we have caught the same virus!! I would like to build a KR2S. Most of my flight training has been in 150's and 152's with the remainder in a Tomahawk. I have several turbo Dodges. We have a PT turbo. My wifes name is Sherry. What are the specs on your VW engine? Pauter machine makes parts to build a 3.3 liter VW. This might allow a low rpm direct driven setup with higher output. Maybe Megasquirt for fuel. Dennis L. Coti, PE Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 04:04:18 -0800 (PST) From: Shawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SD painting/refinishing the nerf bars and other plastic bits Hey gang, Does anyone out there have a guide or some information on painting the black nerf bumpers and mirrors on our cars? I'm wanting to pull all these off my Lancer and re-do them while I wait on the engine. I guess my biggest question is, what compound do I to fill in the gaps or chunks that are chipped out? thanks! . . .shawn From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SD thanks on the CV advice Ok, thanks to everyone on the advice on getting the CV axle sepoarated. I finally decided to soak it in penetrate and then used a body hammer held against the CD housing while the half shaft was clamped in my vise. I then took a 3lb hammer and stuck the body hammer while hoding it against the CV housing. It worked fine. The car is back together and with the addition of a new gas line on the tank side and a new battery, she runs as good as she did when I put her away 2 years ago. Just think, 6 months ago I was trying to give her away free to anyone on this list. She is rust free dent free and other then the faded paint, she is straight as an arrow. I am so glad I have stayed with this forum. It helped when I rebuilt her engine over 2 years ago and now I am excited about her again. Jeff York 1985 Dodge 600 Turbo intercooler 2005 Chrysler 300 Hemi 1999 Dodge GC Sport KR-2 Flying N839BG Home page http://web.qx.net/jeffyork40/ My KR-2 http://web.qx.net/jeffyork40/Airplane/ to see my KR-2 Email jeffyork40 ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
Re: SD Steering rack pressure line?
Aren't the holes threaded to a different size? -Rich On Sun, 3 Dec 2006, Matt McKeon wrote: Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 15:53:11 -0700 From: Matt McKeon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SD Steering rack pressure line? Hello, Which is the presure side of the steering box, the upper one or the lower one? ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
