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RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Henry Harris - 25-04-2020
In the past I've welded two cut down tubes with a 3" scarf join to the required length. If I was to need another I'd nowadays make new.
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Howard Wright - 25-04-2020
Thanks Henry
Howard
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Martin Prior - 25-04-2020
I'm following this with interest, as I have exactly the same problem as Ruairidh. Lengthening the draglink looked like the best solution. I was considering cutting and sleeving it, perhaps internally and externally, to add another inch.
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - "Slack Alice" Simon - 25-04-2020
With a Canbridge wedge I didn't have an over the top problem until I cut off some of the lumps on the track rod arms - which are the stops.
So, if you have an OTT problem, can you not just add a little to these lumps?
My wedge has a vertical strip welded to it, drilled for a bolt to go through the original brake pivot hole in the chassis (you need a big washer too, it is a big hole), which gives you back the three pont mounting.
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Tony Betts - 25-04-2020
You can add metal to the lumps ( stops ).
But then you will have a 3 mile turning radius.
When I built my first ulster rep, I used an ALR wedge. It was so long ago i bought if of Alan himself at a show.
I cut as far as I could into the rubber mounted foot on the engine, and mounted the wedge as far forward as I could, it worked fine on a standard draglink.
Tony.
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Bela - 25-04-2020
(25-04-2020, 03:11 PM)Tony Betts Wrote: You can add metal to the lumps ( stops ).What does it mean in detail? What are lumps and where are they located? I need a small correction of turning radius because the front brake cables touch the tires (4,50-4,75 16") a little bit in endposition.
But then you will have a 3 mile turning radius....
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Henry Harris - 25-04-2020
The 'lumps' (or lock stops) on the track rod arms. Reference numbers BM 91 and BM 92.....
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Bela - 25-04-2020
Thank you Henry for that explanation!
RE: Steering column wedge - problems with the sterring arm going over... - Duncan Grimmond - 25-04-2020
For both of my specials I bought replacement castings made to a reduced angle. They seem to work without problems and it's an easy fix for the centre position of the brake pedal. Perhaps not the cheapest solution but effective...