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Source for Bugeye steering rack shim?
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Jim_Gruber
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Hobby copper sheet from local hobby shop. Thin stuff like that you can cut with heavy duty scissors and a hole punch. Mic the present shim and I'll bet you can duplicate or find a size real close. And follow the proper procedures in reinstalling. I discovered how the rack locks up and sticks when not shimmed properly. A true change your shorts moment.
Looking at Shop Manual it says, " It is important that these shims are preserved for refitting the steering assembly."
There is a procedure if you don't know thickness of shims on how to measure and refit shims on the right hand mounting bracket, opposite where the steering shaft attaches.
I now have a copy of the BMC Spridget Shop manual courtesy of a neighbor who found it in his Dad's garage. Other than I have no clue what a Tool 18G 1063 used to detach the Tie Rod ends is. I can scan or fax shim alignment process all 22 steps. Send me a PM with e-mail or a fax #.
Looking at Shop Manual it says, " It is important that these shims are preserved for refitting the steering assembly."
There is a procedure if you don't know thickness of shims on how to measure and refit shims on the right hand mounting bracket, opposite where the steering shaft attaches.
I now have a copy of the BMC Spridget Shop manual courtesy of a neighbor who found it in his Dad's garage. Other than I have no clue what a Tool 18G 1063 used to detach the Tie Rod ends is. I can scan or fax shim alignment process all 22 steps. Send me a PM with e-mail or a fax #.
Hap Waldrop
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Make one out of flat bar, simple job, it might take 5 minutes.