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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:03 pm    Post subject: Severity of this crack? Reply with quote

My '77 Reef Blue friend came by today and while I was working to get her horn going (since I'm becoming intimate with horn issues) I noticed the crack in the photo in her steering assembly underneath (sry for blurriness). We're wondering how serious this is as she's about to embark on a long summer trip. She's been driving it for quite awhile like this as is. If this needs replaced can someone help with a part ID? I've been unable to find online unless she needs to replace the entire steering box ($$$). Thanks!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

that is a clamp
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unless I'm mistaken, that's supposed to be there. It lets that bit clamp down on the splined shaft. Don't take my word for it though.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SG beat you to it Rat... he's WAY more helpful than you... thanks for nothin' Rolling Eyes ...
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

replace the rubber puck with a genuine one when you get back. Also make sure the gear has oil in it if you haven't already.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aha... funny to make a clamp that looks like a huge crack. Laughing Thanks for the info fellas!
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