Steering

The steering instillation is broken down into 3 steps: install rack,  connect modified shaft and finally position and connect the steering wheel. Before the rack can be installed the manual instructs to cut 5 threads off the rack rod ends.  Simple job with a hand saw.  A top-tip is to leave a nut on so that you can unscrew to aid the recovery of the thread once you have finished cutting.  The rack is mounted to the chassis by 2 pieces of bent metal that have to be drilled.  To cushion the rack, 2 mounting bushes are used.  I had to cut mine to get on tothe rack - Tiger say cut on the curved part of bush which I did on the 1st.  Top-tip is to cut on the 'side' of the bush as this will be pushed together when all is in place.  It's a simple case of then lining the metal brackets up with the holes, mark-up and drill.  Looks like below when in place:
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Next was to place the modified shaft in position using the rose attachment.  I used an extra nut to act as a locking not and gave the shaft a coat of paint before putting in position.  Waited to connect to steering shaft before bolting up.  Shaft in place:

  

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The Steering wheel fits through the hole in the tunnel front and is bolted to 2 brackets on the chassis.  I clean the hole up and greased.  Also had to move the bracket on steering shaft down to bottom.  Again a simple case of marking up and drilling although I did take a considerable amount of time deciding how high to position wheel.  I knew that I wanted it has high as possible as the wheel will be in the way when using the clutch.  Tried to see what it would be like with dash in place (roughly place scuttle & wooden dash to see).  Once happy drilled and bolted all together. I used a spring washer in upper shaft to wheel shaft mount to ensure it would remain fixed.  Also used thread-lock.  Instillation shown below: 

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