Power Rack and Pinion Project

[redfalken]

I got a chance to see Pat's new set-up after the swap meet. Very nice! It looks like a really well made unit and should be a clean install.

In other words...sweeeeeet!

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The old column is out. That came out easily from inside.

The steering box is another matter. I was able to remove it but is was a bit of a chore. had to pullthe drivers header, the belly bar, and jack up the left side of the engine. In the end, I cut the steering shaft short to make it come out easier. Sometimes, after removing a lot of parts, I wonder. What is the very first part attached to a bear chassis? I don't know if it's the steering box but is close to the top of the list.

I cleaned up the frame rails and bolded the new rack in. It looks good. I had to remove the belly bar as the new rack doesn't fit with itin place - bummer. It looks like there might be an issue with oil pan clearance. This was mensioned in the instructions. I will probably add some 1/8 - 1/4" spacers to the engine mounts.

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Here is a photo of the progress.

[falcon cobra]

Patrick,, it looks like it's comming along well, will it clear a stock pan? or is yours the same as stock...how close to the starter does it come? sure hope it's better than the old box..but then, anything should be better than the old box...john h

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will it clear a stock pan? or is yours the same as stock

It looks to be just touching. I have a Milodon pan that is a stock style unit. It looks like it needs to be cleaned. The instructions mention having to shim the engine up a bit in some applications. I picked up some grade eight washers this morning. I try to add them between the frame mounts and the intermediate mount and see what happens. I don't think it needs much.

...how close to the starter does it come?

It's close to the starter but doesn't touch. There is still room for the transmission coolant line to make it through.

[falcon cobra]

So how's it going ? patrick..by the way did you sell the R&P you had up at the swap? if not I will take it off your hands,,,for $$ ? thanks ....john h

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So how's it going ?

I did some work tonight. I'm sorting out the column stuff now. I still need to shim up the engine a bit.

..by the way did you sell the R&P you had up at the swap? if not I will take it off your hands,,,for $$ ?

It didn't sell on Saturday. I suspect that is didn't sell Sunday either. It's yours for $40.