chaps, is the HC rack the same as the magnum and firenza in that it has a splined shaft with the steering coupling removed?
cheers.
HC steering rack question
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HC steering rack question
by rizzo » Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:11 pm
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Re: HC steering rack question
by 1972nail » Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:22 pm
Yes, all HC racks are the same basic dimensions.
There were 2 manufacturers, Burman and Cam Gears. The Burman one is the least desireable for the competition minded owner as it is supposedly weaker, although I've not noticed any difference. As a result of this belief the Cam Gears rack was developed for competition and was the basis of the DTV quick rack Sportpart.
TJ Motorsport had quick rack conversion kits made for the Cam Gears rack a couple of years ago and may have some left.
There were 2 manufacturers, Burman and Cam Gears. The Burman one is the least desireable for the competition minded owner as it is supposedly weaker, although I've not noticed any difference. As a result of this belief the Cam Gears rack was developed for competition and was the basis of the DTV quick rack Sportpart.
TJ Motorsport had quick rack conversion kits made for the Cam Gears rack a couple of years ago and may have some left.
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Re: HC steering rack question
by rizzo » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:31 pm
Thanks for that, can you tell me if the pinion shaft is splined with the coupling removed? cheers
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Re: HC steering rack question
by 1972nail » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:53 pm
I suppose I didn't answer that part of the original question...LOL
Yes it is splined with the joint removed. There is a flat on it where the pinch bolt passes through and a small pin to align with the slot on the joint.
Yes it is splined with the joint removed. There is a flat on it where the pinch bolt passes through and a small pin to align with the slot on the joint.
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Re: HC steering rack question
by rizzo » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:04 pm
Many thanks, off to the wanted page now. 
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