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Post by Jeff Roblin on Feb 5, 2009 11:34:12 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone had done the rag joint / coupler installation. Mine has fallen apart on the '76. I purchased a reproduction from Lares Corporation in November but haven't got to it yet. My understanding is you have 1 of 2 choices - to take the steering gear off the frame (and contend with powersteering lines & hoses) or take apart the steering column (and run the risk of unhooking the transmission indicator wire) Thoughts or comments? Here's a link to their store - they don't have any more in stock for our cars... stores.shop.ebay.com/Lares-Corporation_Kits-Couplers_W0QQ_fsubZ3QQ_sidZ28638068QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322 |
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Post by mm53 on Feb 6, 2009 14:56:01 GMT -5
HI MY NAME IS MICHEL MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA,
I HAVE CHANGE MINE LAST SPRING,BUY IT FROM THE SAME PLACE
AND IT FIT PERFECT.
I HAVE PULLED THE STEERING COLLUM INSIDE AS FAR AS I COULD ,AND AFTER ,THERE WAS ENOUGH ROOM TO REMOVE THE
COUPLER FROM THE STEERING BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3 /4 AN OUR JOB OR ONE HOUR WITH HELPER AND BEERE,
EXCUSE MY ENGLISH.................
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Post by Jeff Roblin on Feb 6, 2009 17:45:36 GMT -5
Glad to know it's a good product atleast.
Welcome to the board by the way. What's your ride?
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Post by mm53 on Feb 6, 2009 18:30:23 GMT -5
HI,
MY CAR IS 1978 MONARCH 302/MANUAL 2 DRS
1979 MONARCH 302/AUTO. 2 DRS
ALSO FOR SUNNY DAY 1969 MGB
AND WINTER WHEEL 1984 JIMMY
THANKS FOR THE INTEREST.
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Post by sixty9santa on Feb 25, 2009 1:29:54 GMT -5
Allo Michel,
Bienvenu au site!
J'en n'ai jamais vu un autre GMV à Montréal.
De temps en temps je m'en vais au Julep durant l'été.
A plus,
Chris
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Post by wheiss71 on Aug 6, 2012 11:03:06 GMT -5
At Mike form Quebec,
How did you get the column loose enough to pull back? I have everything loose at the rag link but can't get the coupler off? My link has been completely torn apart.
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Post by wheiss71 on Aug 9, 2012 14:33:55 GMT -5
Anyone  update: Got it done today,m with help, but man what a PITA. |
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Post by robic58 on Aug 10, 2012 21:51:31 GMT -5
Congratulations-
I've not yet replaced one, I understand it's the removal of the old one that's a pain and installation of new one is quite easy. And none of the manuals I;ve looked at don't have detailed ,step by step instructions
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Post by wheiss71 on Aug 12, 2012 0:23:37 GMT -5
Was actually easy once I figured out how.
1. Loosen the bolts connecting the rag joint to steering column
2. Loosen the four bolts holding the column under the dash (remove dash column plastics first)
Watch out for the electrical connectors as well; you'll have to disconnect at least one and loosen a wire on the column itself.
3. Have a friend pull the steering wheel towards the seat being careful to not pull loose the wiring
4. Unfasten the rest of the joint
Installation is the reverse, make sure you have the steering positioned level when you tighten everything down
You'll have to work around the brake booster, but it shouldn't be a problem just take your time. Total time was around an hour.
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Post by Ralph on Aug 13, 2012 8:46:51 GMT -5
Thanks---- Sounds very do-able. Ralph
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Post by wheiss71 on Aug 24, 2012 8:24:51 GMT -5
Works great, steering is tight now. Only thing I have to do is loosen and get the steering aligned with the wheels...she is straight at the wheels but the steering wheel is off to the right almost straight up and down from horizontal.
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Post by rixter on Oct 8, 2022 7:01:42 GMT -5
where can you get repro or rechromed bumpers for 76 granada ?
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