My TR3 came with newly,ten years ago or so,rebuilt front end.I did have to partially disassemble to relace rottten tie rod boots,and replaced upper A arm bushings with poly.
Steering box appears to have been rebuilt and feels good,turning nicely by hand from the split shaft couling.
However,when I install the center tie rod the steering seems noticably tight,turning with the steering wheel temporarily inserted in coupling.Both wheels off the ground.Silentblocks look new,but are old.
Can the silentblocks be lubed?How tight or resistant to pivoting are they when new?
My next step will probably be to remove tie rods again and try to get the center tie rod moving freely on the steering box arm and idler link.
Any thoughts appreciated,
Thanks
Tom
Steering box appears to have been rebuilt and feels good,turning nicely by hand from the split shaft couling.
However,when I install the center tie rod the steering seems noticably tight,turning with the steering wheel temporarily inserted in coupling.Both wheels off the ground.Silentblocks look new,but are old.
Can the silentblocks be lubed?How tight or resistant to pivoting are they when new?
My next step will probably be to remove tie rods again and try to get the center tie rod moving freely on the steering box arm and idler link.
Any thoughts appreciated,
Thanks
Tom