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  1. johny
    But the size of the tube shouldnt matter (with in reason) the side to side movement is controlled by the compression of the rubber mounts and should be minimal if theyre in good condition and adjusted correctly... The MOT man should know that anything rubber mounted (suspension bushes, engine mounts etc) will be subject to some movement as thats the whole point👍
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    Looks like the early 1200 Heralds used u bolt clamps to hold the rack directly but then Triumph changed the design to the rubber in compression type presumably because of excessive vibration transmission...
  3. johny
    yes here it is but ally not stainless TRIUMPH HERALD & VITESSE "Master Cylinders Drip Tray"Aluminium" "New " | eBay
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    I dont understand this because my Vitesse rubber bushes (see the manual diagram I posted previously) dont have to grip as such but are squeezed between the U clamps and flat stops welded to the rack outer tube. The only movement in either direction should then be due to the minimal squashing of the rubber... Is there another design?
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    wish my vitesse was quiet enough to hear any steering rack clatter!
  6. johny
    If you find the braking a bit inadequate be aware that there are pads available which offer a worthwhile improvement...
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    yes can only think the rack shaft can rattle in the passenger side sleeve bush and the plug tries to damp this...
  8. johny
    Dont think the youngsters know what a tea pot is these days - ohhh things just keep changing😁
  9. johny
    The manual is your friend! Mine says my distributor clamp uses a 1/4" BSF x 1 5/8" bolt....
  10. johny
    Realised now that my online manual does show the plug in this cross section drawing but perhaps it gets painted once installed on the rack so isnt easily seen. Also being only a push fit I cant imagine that it actually does very much...
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    I dont think there is a pin and its the nylon plug that is the damper to stop rattle from the rack shaft. Looks like it just taps in a hole in the outer case and is held in place by the rack mount...
  12. johny
    So whats the pin thats been mentioned?
  13. johny
    oh no I see, theres a sleeve bush 128002 in the nearside end of the rack tube but my manual says nothing about changing it and I imagine it means a complete rack strip down...
  14. johny
    Where does the pin go? The plug, as I understand it, is a guide come damper for the rack and when worn shows as play where the rack exits the outer casing at its nearside end...
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    Totally lost on this one as Petes 128001 shows as a collar on the pinion at Canleys. Is it 145108 Nylon plug which they do have in stock but which strangely doesnt appear in many of the steering rack diagrams of the various models? I looked for this on a Vitesse rack many years ago and couldnt find it so presumed it was internal and got a complete recon one instead...
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    Dont remember it being a nice job but then I probably didnt have the right technique. They dont seem to last five minutes and I see they now do rather expensive poly bushes...
  17. johny
    yes youve already proved with the strobe the spark comes at the right time relative to the position of the piston so thats not the problem...
  18. johny
    otherwise theres a few complete boot lids with brackets intact on ebay...
  19. johny
    My new pads and discs still not fully bedded in after 1000 miles but then maybe thats my style of driving...
  20. johny
    I think another look at the front brakes is in order just to check everythings tight and correct. Did the pads have their anti-squeal shims and a dab of coppaslip? I know this is generally for noise on braking but may help in normal running especially until the pads bed fully....
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    If youre confident all other adjustments are correct how do the carbs respond to their mixture test plungers being operated? Is the result exactly the same on both?
  22. johny
    yes should be movement due to compression of the rubber rather than play. Manual says there should be a gap of 1/8" between each clamp and the corresponding rack locating plate...
  23. johny
    There is some adjustment in the u clamps and as the rubber bushes wear it would be worth carrying out the procedure as described in the manual. Of course rubber is always going to allow some movement and thats why solid aluminium replacements are sold for those drivers that want a more positive feel...
  24. johny
    I can understand with a duplex sprocket as the mounting face has to be offset or it really will be a lump...
  25. johny
    Interesting...
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