Steering Rack Rebuild, 86.5...Gulp.
#16
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Thought you guys might find this interesting:
Got my 50 buck spanner (with standard shipping) from Pelican today. Got out in the garage and it broke within 30 seconds. I'd like to think I'm this strong but, wtf.
This was by hand with an 18 inch breaker bar.
I guess we will see what the Pelican boys say. Supposedly, there is no returns allowed on tools.
On a more positive note I have new bump stop O-rings from John, thank you sir.
Dave.
Got my 50 buck spanner (with standard shipping) from Pelican today. Got out in the garage and it broke within 30 seconds. I'd like to think I'm this strong but, wtf.
This was by hand with an 18 inch breaker bar.
I guess we will see what the Pelican boys say. Supposedly, there is no returns allowed on tools.
On a more positive note I have new bump stop O-rings from John, thank you sir.
Dave.
When they send the new one, try warming the rack a bit first-- maybe 250F. That won't hurt anything, and the aluminum end-caps will expand faster than the steel collar, loosening it a bit.
Cheers, Jim
#17
Three Wheelin'
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Crap, that's no fun. "No returns" I can understand, they don't want to run a tool loaner program. But there's got to be at least a "suitable for the purpose" warranty.
When they send the new one, try warming the rack a bit first-- maybe 250F. That won't hurt anything, and the aluminum end-caps will expand faster than the steel collar, loosening it a bit.
Cheers, Jim
When they send the new one, try warming the rack a bit first-- maybe 250F. That won't hurt anything, and the aluminum end-caps will expand faster than the steel collar, loosening it a bit.
Cheers, Jim
#20
Thought you guys might find this interesting:
Got my 50 buck spanner (with standard shipping) from Pelican today. Got out in the garage and it broke within 30 seconds. I'd like to think I'm this strong but, wtf.
This was by hand with an 18 inch breaker bar.
I guess we will see what the Pelican boys say. Supposedly, there is no returns allowed on tools.
Got my 50 buck spanner (with standard shipping) from Pelican today. Got out in the garage and it broke within 30 seconds. I'd like to think I'm this strong but, wtf.
This was by hand with an 18 inch breaker bar.
I guess we will see what the Pelican boys say. Supposedly, there is no returns allowed on tools.
#21
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#23
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For those of you that were on the edge of your seat...
Got the second spanner finally.
Presoaked the collars with PB Blaster.
Had Dadddio there for some back up, to make sure I didn't poop the bed again.
Used some freakin heat this time.
Got one side easily, and then the flipping spanner broke again on the second collar and we punched it the rest of the way.
Sorry Glen, lol. I don't know, maybe it's a casting problem, maybe it's that the spanner is not a perfect fit to begin with, just a hair too shallow for the tube. Anyway, now I think the project can speed up a little bit.
Got the second spanner finally.
Presoaked the collars with PB Blaster.
Had Dadddio there for some back up, to make sure I didn't poop the bed again.
Used some freakin heat this time.
Got one side easily, and then the flipping spanner broke again on the second collar and we punched it the rest of the way.
Sorry Glen, lol. I don't know, maybe it's a casting problem, maybe it's that the spanner is not a perfect fit to begin with, just a hair too shallow for the tube. Anyway, now I think the project can speed up a little bit.
#24
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Following your thread with interest. At least yours looks like it is nice and clean corrosion wise wise- mine was left outside for a few years and the piston ends have corroded [uniformly]. such corrosion is very fine and will clean off but whether the shaft will polish up satisfactorily I have no idea at the moment.
I am thinking like you to pull mine apart and play it by ear- nothing to lose as it were. The wrench failures are a bummer.
Rgds
Fred
I am thinking like you to pull mine apart and play it by ear- nothing to lose as it were. The wrench failures are a bummer.
Rgds
Fred
#25
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Well, a little of a follow up.
Took the car for a 5-6 mile drive today. First time in 3 years.
No leaks!!!
I exercised the steering unit a good bit..So far so good.
Took the car for a 5-6 mile drive today. First time in 3 years.
No leaks!!!
I exercised the steering unit a good bit..So far so good.
#26
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Hey guys, I got the day off and I'm going to try and get the rack done.
At this point... would rather have received a rebuilt unit in a box.
Here is a picture off the rack coming off the car, low quality pic but note the damage to the splines
At this point... would rather have received a rebuilt unit in a box.
Here is a picture off the rack coming off the car, low quality pic but note the damage to the splines
Last edited by Crumpler; 12-24-2016 at 12:07 PM.
#27
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Originally Posted by jcorenman; And assemble that screw (86) to the proper torque with red Loctite, having that come loose would be one of the bad things.
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#29
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It's a fickle town.
The rack was on and working great, no leaks for two weeks.
Then it let go sitting in the garage, in the middle of the night, on the passenger side.
I just shook my head, it's was that past-the-point-of-profanity situation.
I don't know. We had a huge temp swing over a few hours here in the mid west, maybe that was a factor.
I'm done being the hero, ordered a rebuilt unit this morning. My hat is off to those of you that have done it successfully.
The rack was on and working great, no leaks for two weeks.
Then it let go sitting in the garage, in the middle of the night, on the passenger side.
I just shook my head, it's was that past-the-point-of-profanity situation.
I don't know. We had a huge temp swing over a few hours here in the mid west, maybe that was a factor.
I'm done being the hero, ordered a rebuilt unit this morning. My hat is off to those of you that have done it successfully.