Geo Hahn
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Two questions about the Steering Box Adjusting Screw:
1. What does the tip look like? i.e. is it flat or rounded or what?
2. What are the threads?
In case you're wondering why I don't just take it out and look at it -- I no longer have the original part.
Many years ago I went with a modified lid and adjuster that had a spring-loaded pin - the idea (and it worked) was to allow tighter adjustment at the middle w/o any binding at the ends.
Thing is, that pin seems to have failed. The source of the adjustable model required my original box lid as a core, so presumably the hole for the adjustable pin is larger than for the original pin.
My plan it to make a solid pin from a bolt but I am unsure what shape to make the tip. Also, in a quick check at the hardware store, the only suitable size bolt they had was Grade 8 - I assume that would not be a good idea?
Thanks for any sympathy or advice.
The part may be repairable (isn't everything?) but the builder is on his way to VTR so it will be a bit before I know (and darned if I can figure out what holds the works together).
1. What does the tip look like? i.e. is it flat or rounded or what?
2. What are the threads?
In case you're wondering why I don't just take it out and look at it -- I no longer have the original part.
Many years ago I went with a modified lid and adjuster that had a spring-loaded pin - the idea (and it worked) was to allow tighter adjustment at the middle w/o any binding at the ends.
Thing is, that pin seems to have failed. The source of the adjustable model required my original box lid as a core, so presumably the hole for the adjustable pin is larger than for the original pin.
My plan it to make a solid pin from a bolt but I am unsure what shape to make the tip. Also, in a quick check at the hardware store, the only suitable size bolt they had was Grade 8 - I assume that would not be a good idea?
Thanks for any sympathy or advice.
The part may be repairable (isn't everything?) but the builder is on his way to VTR so it will be a bit before I know (and darned if I can figure out what holds the works together).