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TurboZed
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16 Jan 2010 : 00:46:17
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Thanks Derek, your a top bloke!
Regards,
Jim Gough
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1922
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2010 : 14:18:01
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The casting of the box looks like a mirror of the right-hand-drive version (at least in the pictures - I've not seen one close up).
Assuming that the design hasn't changed in 40 years then it seems reasonable that the the inner column and the cage bit (that holds the recirculating balls) would be same. The shaft that comes out the bottom of the box might be the same.
Also, from memory I think the internals of steering box are shown in the workshop manual, so this is my next stop.
I will attempt contact with the manufacturer to see if there is anyway I could get my hands on one (and how much it would cost?).
I will also research the aussie Hunter - I think I read (in 'Cars Of the Rootes Group) that the aussie Hunter used a locally made (Chrysler Valiant?) steering box/column.
I've pretty much abandoned the steering rack idea, for the moment, as being too much work to do it properly. So I will research this and publish what I find.
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TurboZed
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jan 2010 : 00:08:03
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Is the LHD steering box a mirror image of the RHD one, or is it just the steering arm part that is different?
Regards,
Jim Gough
Looking for a fastback Rapier.... |
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2010 : 23:46:40
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It's definately worth investigating, but buying from Iran could be tricky. There are so many Paykans still on the road in Iran that there must be a supply of service parts for them (oil filters, brake pads, brake drums, brake disks, ball joints etc ). Maybe there is a way we can benefit from it. I will see what I can find out.
A source of steering box parts and rear springs would be very welcome and I'd happily give up my adjustable steering column for a fixed with one with no wear. |
Edited by - 1922 on 14 Jan 2010 23:48:21 |
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bigt80
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Jan 2010 : 10:55:00
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Interesting find there 1922: problem is I don't think LHD ones could be adapted, but I could be wrong. Also, cars 67-71ish had adjustable steering column & I think this unit is different (box itself maybe same?) Must be someone who rebuilds them, so maybe parts from a new LHD could be used? More Q's than answers, but an interesting one to pursue.
As for back axle I expect they'd be 3.70's, although 3.89's were fitted to Hunter in UK, with a general trend for higher gearing since the 70's I imagine they'd have upped to 3.70. These 3.70's were fitted to auto Rapiers originally. Cheers. G. |
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TurboZed
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 21:29:57
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Worth seeing if a group buy could be done? Are there any trade restrictions between here and Iran? I know we sold them a load of trains not long back.
I see they do a back axle too. I wonder if we can find out what ratios they are?
Regards,
Jim Gough
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1922
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 19:42:03
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TurboZed's post about steering boxes got me thinking about it again.
I need to do something about the worn steering box in my '68 fastback. It's not terrible but a new one would be much nicer.
Does anyone know of someone that can rebuild these properly (and good as new)?
The aussie version of the Hunter used a locally made unit - maybe these can be found?
Or maybe a new Paykan unit could be stripped and the inner column etc could be used?
It's left hand drive - could it work?
It appears that they still make them, see http://www.mstoos.com/enProducts21.html |
Edited by - 1922 on 12 Jan 2010 19:52:40 |
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