At a recent club event my '67 E Type was on the lift and a retired brake/suspension person said my steering rack and pinion was about to fall off and I should not drive it til fixed.
His reason was based on the amount of back and forth motion of the rack and pinion when the steering wheel was turned. Also, the r&p moves up and down when you push and pull it. The factory manual doesn't provide any help.
What is an acceptable amount of motion for the r&p? Mine has about +/- 1/2 inch. The rubber mounting to which the r&p is attached can be seen to flex. None of the mounting bolts is loose. Steering response is fine when driving. Steering is very heavy at parking speeds but I have assumed it is normal since it has been this way for 15 years.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
billca
His reason was based on the amount of back and forth motion of the rack and pinion when the steering wheel was turned. Also, the r&p moves up and down when you push and pull it. The factory manual doesn't provide any help.
What is an acceptable amount of motion for the r&p? Mine has about +/- 1/2 inch. The rubber mounting to which the r&p is attached can be seen to flex. None of the mounting bolts is loose. Steering response is fine when driving. Steering is very heavy at parking speeds but I have assumed it is normal since it has been this way for 15 years.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
billca