jbc3 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I finally have my engine running after replacing the block and after double checking everything (so I thought) I went for a ride around last night. Turns out the steering was tight and when turned, it would stay turned. I would have to turn it back straight with some effort. I remembered there was a mark on the steering rack when I pulled the motor, but I unfortunately gave it little attention. When the old crank broke and the front of the motor was flailing around the rack obviously got hit too. What is the chance of repairing this? Thinking out loud... heating the area with a torch hoping to take the pressure off... or am I wasting my time even attempting to try? Or is there another solution besides just buying another one. Here is a picture of the hit mark, not very good, but since I paid it little attention, I didn't take a close up picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Get a replacement rack. Used they are not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbc3 Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 It figures... I just wanted to make sure there wasn't an easy fix that I was overlooking. (besides... it is kind of important to have solid steering stuff ) I have another rack that is original and a little loose, I'll be sending it to a shop to get rebuilt. This one they may not want to fool with getting the bent section out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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