TimG Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 My TR3A had a steering rack conversion in its native South Africa long before I bought it. This is now worn especially the L/H end bush, you can move the track rod up & down. I dont know what the rack came off, there may be some markings when removed. Is it possible to get a rack out side ways or must the radiator come off & thus the front end? It has an electric fan. I see that common donors are a LHD Mini rack installed upside down, a TR7 rack & Mk2 Ford Escort. All will need the track rods cutting down & rethreading. Since Ford made Escorts in South Africa that seems a likely source. Are there any other possibilities for a source? With any of these are there any trip hazards that I need to look out for? Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 I have exactly the same problem. I know the rack came from Moss as I have the invoice from the previous owner. They are made in Argentina and are LHD Mini upside down. The catalogue and the website show no parts at all. I have spoken to Moss and that is the situation, they don't sell any parts. But, also not shown is the fact you can buy the rack separately. As I don't want the car off the road for long I have settled for that option and it should be a one off, one on situation. With VAT and postage it is about 200£. I am waiting for someone to bring it out from the UK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 Tim, If you find you have an Escort rack there is lots of choice as they are used extensively in kit cars. This is one supplier https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=escort+steering+rack&x=0&y=0&osCsid=qojm8vim18s7f9djdfgntndih0 The 2.9 version is closest to the TR steering ratio (standard Escort is 3¼ ish) Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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