Bob P. - What's Wrong with this Picture?

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I'm mostly trying to avoid a DNF.

That sounds like a good plan - finishing is a good thing. I've had to be towed a couple times in the last 5 or 6 years but not in the ERA so far.

[patrickt]

Bob was kind enough to ship me out two custom rubber bushings, gratis, thank you very much. Here is the result: https://youtu.be/CgxrbdyVe8k

[1795]

Much better!

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Bob was kind enough to ship me out two custom rubber bushings, gratis, thank you very much. Here is the result: https://youtu.be/CgxrbdyVe8k

So no steering rack brace project for our viewing enjoyment this winter huh?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DanEC

So no steering rack brace project for our viewing enjoyment this winter huh?

Naaah, I don't think it's necessary. Now, if Morris and Cobra #3170 want to fly out and kill a weekend for my benefit, I suppose I might just unlock the garage door for them.

[Morris]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Bob was kind enough to ship me out two custom rubber bushings, gratis, thank you very much. Here is the result: https://youtu.be/CgxrbdyVe8k

Glad to see it.......very good experiment and right on the mark

But how long will it last ???

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Morris

But how long will it last ???

When I went back and checked my records, I was able to see evidence of deterioration as early as 8 years ago -- a "lucky" picture caught it. When the car was built, the bushings looked perfect from the shots I have of them. But none of those pictures show how the bushing is seated towards the rear of the frame bracket. It is possible that the driver's side bushing was not seated exactly right, which is certainly doable, and that would cause the early failure. Rest assured though that I will be monitoring the wear of the bushings.