MochetVelo Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 My Model 20 steers fine to the left. The wheels stop turning when the pinion gear runs out of teeth on the rack. However, when turning hard right, the pinion jumps right off the rack gear teeth and locks up. Is there something that should limit the tie rod when turning right? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Sounds to me like the rack and pinion weren't set up correctly, and is off a tooth or two. with front apron off, which may require removing hood and radiator, take front capoff that shields and holds pinion. center wheels, center pinion, re-install pinion so it's equidistant both ways, moving steering column as needed. you should be able to fix, very simple mechanism.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Thanks, David. I was just wondering what limits the turning angle. When turning the wheel left, the rack gear is pulled into the steering box and the pinion eventually runs out of teeth and stops. Going right, the pinion either runs off the end of the rack gear or the wheel hits the spring or headlamp. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I haven't looked at my steering gear for a while, but seems there's a pin that holds the pinion gear, and also acts as a stop for the steering as it hits the rack gear.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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