Steering/Spindle attachment question (pics)
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Racer
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From: Wake Forest NC
Steering/Spindle attachment question (pics)
One side has two positions for the tie rod, the other looks like its been plugged. My friend's '79 only has one position--the quicker (shorter) one. Has anyone seen this plug(?) before? What would be the point of plugging it?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
Yup ... asked this question on CF myself one day ... many years ago.
unplugged is for PS ... plugged hole for MS (more leverage but slower travel).
Just guessing that the plug was to prevent uneducated line workers and backyard mechanics
from using the wrong hole.
unplugged is for PS ... plugged hole for MS (more leverage but slower travel).
Just guessing that the plug was to prevent uneducated line workers and backyard mechanics
from using the wrong hole.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
So in the past I heard the front hole was for quicker steering - and I guess it will - But with Manula steering, you might need a bit of muscle to turn the steering wheel.
So a more accurate statement would be you get quicker steering using the front hole (less travel distance), but if you use it for a manual setup, it is not the standard and is hgarder to turn.
So a more accurate statement would be you get quicker steering using the front hole (less travel distance), but if you use it for a manual setup, it is not the standard and is hgarder to turn.
