Power Steering

[Aussie Mike]

Another piece of the puzzle turned up on my desk this morning. This is the Uni that will couple the steering shaft to the VP commodore steering rack.



It has the Double D socket on it and it is retained with a pinch bolt. Just looking at it I reckon it'll be spot on for the Commodore rack.



I also picked up the belts for the alternator and pump on my way to work this morning. Can't wait to get home and try them all out.

Cheers

[Aussie Mike]

Hmmm.. Not all going to plan.

Looks like the double D input shaft on the VP commodore rack is not standard. It's the correct diameter 3/4" but it's a bit wider accross the flats. I've dismantled the rack and I'll machine the flats on the input shaft to match the steering uni. This was a bit of a downer last night.

My belts also worked out to be about 20mm too long. Fortunately the bearing supply I got them from where really god and have exchanged them for some shorter ones. They should be in tomorrow.

Hopefully have better luck on the weekend.

cheers