Question about the Borgeson drag link adapter

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Jun 13, 2011 | 02:58 PM

Günther-C3

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Question about the Borgeson drag link adapter

Hello!
Please look at the video and tell me, if this play in the drag link adapter is normal or not.
For me it is not ok because I spent a lot of money for a steering box with NO play, so I don´t want a drag link with play in it.

How can I solve this problem?

Thanks, Günther

Jun 13, 2011 | 04:23 PM

manfroni

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I installed the Borgeson conversion last summer and have no play anywhere. Is your drag link defective?

Jun 13, 2011 | 04:26 PM

Günther-C3

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Is your drag link defective?

That is what I want to know!

Günther

Jun 13, 2011 | 04:41 PM

manfroni

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if it's moving or there is play in the drag link it is defective.

Jun 13, 2011 | 05:04 PM

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I have that same link on my system....no you should not have any play in it. Call Borgeson, they should exchange it for a new one

Jun 13, 2011 | 05:10 PM

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Thank you guys!

Regards, Günther

Jun 13, 2011 | 08:46 PM

72LS1Vette

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Is the screw on the end tightened all the way? It looks like it is backed out from the end of the housing.

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Jun 13, 2011 | 10:37 PM

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I'd pull that cotter pin out and tighten the screw to take out that slop. Then reinstall the cotter pin. That should take care of your problem.
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Jun 13, 2011 | 11:32 PM

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Definitely just need to adjust the scew plug tighter to take the play out. Should be fine.

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Jun 14, 2011 | 07:41 AM

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I already did this, but there is still a little play. The next days I gonna make a testdrive and then I will see, if it became better or not.

Günther

Jun 14, 2011 | 10:06 AM

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I haven't done one of those yet...but is there a rounded *cup type* of insert in the back side of the opening for the stud? That plug looks like it's out a good bit still. There shouldn't be any play at all..just enough to allow it to be free to pivot.

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