Duncan,

I'll try that, Thanks.

Well, I have two other old steering boxes that I could examine to see how they look. The worms didn't look as good on these but maybe they are better. I think there is clearly too much slop in the grooves to maintain a constant contact with the peg and as a result there is too much free play and the...

Stephen, I finally got around to setting the toe in to 1/2 inch. It continues to roll straight down the road with hands off of the wheel. There is no difference between 1/4" and 1/2" on my TC. It still is wonky when trying to follow slight curves which means when the peg is off of the high spot on t...

You might have a problem. The conduit is installed as the loom is being assembled. I don't know how the conduit can be installed after the fact. There might be a way but I don't know of it. I've had the same problem.

Stephen, after reading all of the posts, I'm pretty much sure that my steering box is good. I took great pains to assemble it correctly and even took steel dye to check the contact surfaces on the worm as the peg moved in the worm. I assembled the box with the high point correctly. End play on the c...

Been doing SU's for 55 years. Use the Uni-syn. It will always work if there are no leaks around the shafts. In a pinch put in your hearings aids and use a hose to synch them!

Stephen, I increased the toe in from 1/4 to 3/8" this morning and took it for a drive. It seemed to make a difference that was noticeable. I'm going to increase it to 1/2'" and try that. Please bear in mind that I only have 58 miles on the car since a total 1,800 hour rebuild and other things could ...

Duncan, Yup, I had to replace that one and another rather than just rotate them. Wanted to eliminate any variables. The springs were good and the seats for the balls were fine on all of the joints. I set the steering up for the center of the tight spot with just a little tightness and as my friend w...

Well, I must have done something right when I rebuilt the steering box. My friend who has a TC and has been driving a lot of different TC's for 30 years test drove mine today and claimed it was the best steering TC he had driven. I was pleased to hear his comments but I'd still like it better. I thi...

Steve, I just got Millie (TC 7801)on the road and per my friends warnings, the steering is not great with a lot of wandering. I rebuilt the gear box and installed a Tompkns kit. The parts appear to be proper with a newish peg and a great worm. All clearances are correct, the toe in is at about 3/16 ...

Okay. I'll thought it might hit the top cover but apparently not. Thanks,

Mark

Duncan,
You mentioned that you have a battery cut off switch on your TC. Where did you locate it?

Mark

Thanks for the guidance but what is fiberboard? Mark

Thanks Carl. What is the material made of? I would guess it has to be somewhat flexible.

Mark

Does anyone know what the board is made of for the shield under the dash? I have the covering but I don't know if it is two pieces or one and what it is made of. Seems to me it needs to be somewhat flexible to follow the contour of the dash.
Thanks,

Mark

Call off the wolves! My wife came down to the shop last night and asked what the problem was. I explained that I got power to everything except what was supposed to start the car, that the wiring was correct, but it still wouldn't start. She simply said it "had to be the switch" and suggested that I...

Need a bit of help. Just completed the wiring of TC7801 without flashers using W.75781 which is in the Instruction manual. Prior to energizing the system I checked most of the circuits and all was good. When I connected the battery, all of the lighting circuits worked but the ignition warning lamp w...

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll just fill it full with 140 wt fluid and check it from time to time. Mark

I'm putting together the steering box on TC7801. I have a Bishops cam installed from the previous owner. How much lubricant should there be in the box and how is it checked and/or added in the future? There doesn't seem to be any way of adding lube if it needs it. Also, what is the recommended type ...

Steve,

Please look for the reflectors. I don't know the cost of re-silverimg but at least it gives me some options. Thanks,

Mark