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Steering Rack Locknuts
jambojeef - 6/1/06 at 12:55 AM

Mk2 Escort rack locking collar things.

Where on earth do you get those from???!!!

Geoff

02GF74 - 6/1/06 at 08:46 AM

if you knew the diameter/thread then maybe a half nut would do? Dunno where you get on ofthose from.

flak monkey - 6/1/06 at 09:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jambojeef
Mk2 Escort rack locking collar things.

Where on earth do you get those from???!!!

Geoff


You'll be lucky to get any from anywhere!

Why do you need them anyway?

David

britishtrident - 6/1/06 at 09:49 AM

Of a Mk3 Escort rack -- same manufacturer

jambojeef - 6/1/06 at 01:46 PM

I have replaced by Mk2 rack with a quick rack kit but had to cut one of the locking rings off the old rack so need the locknut/collar to make sure I still have steering past the end of the street!

I guess I could lockwire it?

I have tried Ford's and a few bolts and nut stockists but with no joy - think I even tried to buy a tap with no luck either!

Do Mk3 escort rack locknuts actually fit then BT?

Geoff

britishtrident - 6/1/06 at 02:14 PM

If you look at the book you will see it is just a rear steer rack made from the the same parts.

Usually Brit manufacturers had 2 suppliers with istr Ford was mainly Burman racks

02GF74 - 6/1/06 at 02:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jambojeef
I guess I could lockwire it?



I would guess not!! Not sure what Mr. MOT would say either.

Not really know much about lock wire but isn;t the nut already done up to spec and the wire is a secondary measure? in your case there will be no nut.

If you can find out the thread/diameter then that would make it easier?

martthefridgeman - 6/1/06 at 06:03 PM

should be m14 half nuts you need. i got mine from ahc nut and bolt supplies in camberley surrey. MJA

DanP - 6/1/06 at 06:59 PM

I've got a billion of these (M14 halfnuts) as i had to order a minimum quantity of 36 when i only needed 2 - give me an address and I'll bung a pair in th post if you like

jambojeef - 7/1/06 at 01:28 AM

Oh wow!

Thanks!

You have u2u

Geoff

flak monkey - 7/1/06 at 10:41 AM

Umm, i dont think the TRE locknuts are what you need, ae they?

They are easy to get hold of from any hardware place.

I thought you meant you needed the locking ring which locks the track rod housing onto the rack itself?

David