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Drag link end cap - morrisminor - 25-11-2020
I'm in the process of putting on one of David Cochranes new steering arms, has anybody come up with a easier way of compressing the end cap on the drag link ?
I've ended up using a sash clamp
RE: Drag link end cap - Reckless Rat - 25-11-2020
Best way.
RE: Drag link end cap - dickie65 - 25-11-2020
Sash cramp sounds dodgy if it fell off.
I have always used a block of wood ( Tapping Stick ) and a tapered punch as a podger.
I used to add extra preload with washers too.
RE: Drag link end cap - Dave Wortley - 25-11-2020
If you use a flat blade screwdriver with a shaft of about 6mm.( slightly smaller than the bolt hole) you can assemble the cap on the end of the tube and stick the flat blade up the eliptical shaped hole formed by end cap and tube. At this point, twist the screwdriver through 90 degrees to form the full hole diameter and at the same time push in the bolt from the top.
RE: Drag link end cap - Derek Sheldon - 26-11-2020
Similar to Dave, I have a 6” tapered punch that I use frequently to align holes ready for bolts.
RE: Drag link end cap - David.H - 26-11-2020
Colloquially know as bodgers I believe!
RE: Drag link end cap - Charles P - 26-11-2020
(26-11-2020, 10:04 AM)David.H Wrote: Colloquially know as bodgers I believe!
No, it's a podger. Using one does not denote a bodge.
Charles
RE: Drag link end cap - bob46320 - 26-11-2020
+1 for podgers. When you have a cross point screwdriver with a mashed up end, grind a blunt point on it and you have a "Podger". Every home should have one !
RE: Drag link end cap - David.H - 26-11-2020
Speak for yourself!!!
RE: Drag link end cap - Peter Clayton - 26-11-2020
Haven't used mine for years, it used to work brilliantly but of late it seems unable to perform its designed function. any advise on regaining efficiency gratefully received.