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sim
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Have the new one almost installed.
Have a look at the photo and let me know if it is ok to leave a bit of the splines showing. If I tap the steering shaft down any furthers the grove gets out of alignment with the clamping bolt.
Just a note. Before removing the old pinion, I still had a bit of play between the clamping collar and the splines on the pinion. This play is now gone and I have not yet secured the clamping bolt.
I did notice this play for some time while driving. So for all others with just a little play from left to right, check this part. As there should be no play between these 2 parts.
I got lucky on this one. As it failed on a left turn at very low speed. The day was cold the carbs still had not gotten to running temperatures
thanks
Sim
Have a look at the photo and let me know if it is ok to leave a bit of the splines showing. If I tap the steering shaft down any furthers the grove gets out of alignment with the clamping bolt.
Just a note. Before removing the old pinion, I still had a bit of play between the clamping collar and the splines on the pinion. This play is now gone and I have not yet secured the clamping bolt.
I did notice this play for some time while driving. So for all others with just a little play from left to right, check this part. As there should be no play between these 2 parts.
I got lucky on this one. As it failed on a left turn at very low speed. The day was cold the carbs still had not gotten to running temperatures
thanks
Sim
