The joints in the steering linkage have some degree of play that I would like to reduce. Does anyone else have this problem? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hi Mark,
You might also want to check for movement in both support bearings. On my RCR GT40 the bearing just rear of the UJs was a sloppy clearance fit on the shaft so I changed it. Then I fitted an addional bearing at the dash support and reinforced the panel in that area to prevent flex. I had no problem with the RCR supplied quick release steering wheel. The threads in the UJs were a very tight fit and a couple of bolt threads got worn. I fitted slightly longer bolts and put lock nuts on the ends. I fitted a nylon shear pin in the 'male/female' area of the column which improved the fit and provided a collapsible column on any severe impact.
Hope this helps, regards
Roger Allen