Steering rack

[Patrick]

Hello, Does anybody know what 1st gen Roaring Forties used for thier steering racks? It was built in 1999.

My car is making a horrible clunking noise when driving. Upon inspection I found the the left side inner tie rod end moving about. I pulled back the boot and pieces of plastic fell out.

The inner rod is tight. It's the rack shaft itself that is moving because of the spent bushing. It's righthand drive. Any info on this will be greatly appreciated

Patrick

 

[Clayton]

Pretty sure the early ones had a TC - TD Ford Cortina rack.
Have not tried these guys, but they may still have the inner bush in stock.

Yesterford Ltd
[email protected]

Have a look on page 13 http://www.fordcortina.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cortina_price_list2.pdf

Clayton

 

[Patrick]

Clayton, After looking at mine and searching the web for Cortina racks, I believe you are correct. Thank You!

Now my mission is to find a bushing stateside. I know... "Good luck Chuck" If anybody knows where in the U.S. I can locate one or two, Please chime in.

If not, I'll be forced to buy overseas.

Patrick

 

[John]

Patrick, you should be able to buy the bush ex UK, we can still get them down here in AUS, cheap as chips and easy to install.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superpro-...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b0b2b06a
if you like I'll get you a set and post them over

cheers John

 

[Clayton]

Hi John
I'm pretty sure Patrick is after the plastic inner bush.
This is a pic of an Escort's bush, but both are very similar.

Hi Patrick
As with John, if you cant find any let us know.

Clayton

 

[John]

sorry clayton my mistake i clicked on the wrong one, yeh its the end inner bush he wants.

john

 

[Cliff Beer]

There's a gentleman on the forum here who has one of those special Lotus Cortinas...I believe he vintage races it. I would bet he knows where to get Cortina parts in the US. Do a search for Lotus Cortina.

 

[Jim Cowden]

Different cortina Cliff.
Lotus Cortina is pretty and TC cortina is not, and do not share the same mechanicals.

The bush has lugs on it to hold it in the tube.
Machine it out of nylon and pop rivit it in with 2 rivits through the tube into the bush.

peice of cake.

Jim

 

[Kevin Box]

Is this what your are looking for ???

Ford Cortina TC, TD 71-77 Steering-rack pinion mount F 41021 Nolathane Bush Kit | eBay





Cheers Kevin B

 

[Patrick]

Big thanks to all that replied. I'm still looking for these parts in the U.S., But it's looking grim.

I'm on vacation in a few weeks and want to drive the wheels off this thing before winter sets in. Thinking of a trip to Watkins Glen. They do "Thunder Road" tours two times a day everyday except when they have events.

$25.00 gets you 3 laps around the long track. Did it in the Porsche and it was a blast! If the pace driver is in a good mood, you can wick em' up pretty good.

I'm open to all and any who can supply or lead me to this bushing. I've noted already said suggestions.

Patrick

 

[John]

Patrick ill give YesterFord a ring tommorow and see what the story is, if theve got some in stock how many do you want 1 or two, and ill get them and post over to you

cheers John

 

[Patrick]

John, That would be great! Very kind of you. I'll take two if they have them.

Let me know, and I'll be sure to get you the money to you.

Much Thanks, Patrick

 

[John]

Hey Pat, no worries, got tied up today at track all day playing race cars, bugger, will give them a ring in the morn and get it organised, will let you no when i have them.
you'd better PM me your address. Up state New york might be a bit vauge. lol
cheers John

 

[John]

Hey Pat jobs done have ordered two bushes they should be here with me in a couple of days $25 each so dont leave the country ok lol.
soon as they arrive i'll send them over.
cheers John

 

[John]

Bits arrived this morning so they are now on there way over.

cheers John

 

[John]

Hey Pat, well lets hope they got it right this time , hopefully correct parts are now in the mail as of 1 hr ago
cheers John