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E36 build update.

NigelB 6 Mar 2011, 10:31pm
Managed to get back in the garage for a few days.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlinbuild/

Progress made on the pedal box and steering column. The steering rack extension pieces are now fitted to modify the 'steering rack especially made for Marlin' (but I'm not bitter!!) so the plan is to stick some wheels on it, roll it outside and give myself some room in the garage to tidy up the engine. Won't be long now!! :ohwell:

Nigel
GreatOldOne 4 Apr 2011, 8:10am


Nigel - Is that brake line attachement temporary? The IVA man takes a dim view of any adhesive / sticky pad mounts, so if it isn't, stick a rivet through the middle of the zip tie base.

I did that on my cable runs around the engine bay, and the inspector took a sharp intake of breath when he saw them - until I pointed out the rivets. :)
NigelB 4 Apr 2011, 10:27am
Jason,

Thanks for the 'heads up'

Yes. I must pay more attention / respect to the IVA man.

I put it in there as a bit of added security - just in case. You can see there is a 'p' clip close by.

But I think it will probably stay so I'll go with your rivet suggestion (or maybe another 'p' clip)
GlenSL 5 Apr 2011, 11:38am
Steering

Nigel,
You mention 'steering rack extensions' in your original post, can I ask what you mean by this and if you have any photos. I have just modified my own rack (according to Marlin manual) and it doesnt look right to me, I was wondering if your problem was the same.

Thanks
MartinClan 5 Apr 2011, 12:49pm
GlenSL wrote:
Nigel,
You mention 'steering rack extensions' in your original post, can I ask what you mean by this and if you have any photos. I have just modified my own rack (according to Marlin manual) and it doesnt look right to me, I was wondering if your problem was the same.

Thanks


That's intersting... Marlin used to supply the rack. I beleive it was a modified Ford (P100?). What are they/you using now?

Cheers

Robin
GlenSL 5 Apr 2011, 1:40pm
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Hi Robin,

You are right Marlin will do it for you, but I thought I would have a go myself (to help the budget) :icon_smile: I did use the P100 rack and then cut 52mm off it, machined the end to the same as the original, then cut the case down. Now I have put it on my chassis it seems to be short....gggrrrrr

Glen
NigelB 5 Apr 2011, 5:01pm
Marlin supplied my rack.

And got it wrong.................!!

It was about 50mm short each end resulting in a potentially pidgeon toe'd sportster (as below) :icon_confused:


Front end by MarlinBuild, on Flickr

I managed to find some steering rack extension pieces from Rally Design. They are supplied as a pair and I think are available with a couple of different length options.

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=11843

They are the black inserts between the track rod end and the original locking nut


Steering Rack extension piece by MarlinBuild, on Flickr

The tracking isn't set up yet but I think they're probably about right. :eusa_think:
GlenSL 5 Apr 2011, 9:16pm
Nigel,

That is exactly how mine is, so I think I will try the extension.

Thanks for the photos and help

Glen
Will5 30 Nov 2011, 10:21pm
Nigel,

Thank you for this post it is really helpfull as I have been puzzeling over where I have gone wrong with the steering rack for a couple of hours. I have ordered the extenstions.

Will