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Post by yoeddynz on May 6, 2010 7:37:27 GMT 12
did nz chevette's have a change to the make of rack in early 80's. I think one was cam gears and the other was burman but not sure which was first. Must consult mr haynes...
I have a quick rack kit and i need a rack to take apart but it has to be the newer one.
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Post by crazytim on May 6, 2010 8:48:30 GMT 12
Mr Gregor will know...
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Post by yoeddynz on May 6, 2010 21:37:43 GMT 12
i just had a remeasure of the Viva rack- and by the measurements ~I took off our last chevette in england the viva one is about 150mm shorter~!!! I dont think i'll be able to fit one- even if the track were right the inner track rod ends are to far apart and the would wreak the front geometry (bump steer)
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Post by crazytim on May 6, 2010 22:45:13 GMT 12
I'm sure you will either end up getting another chevette or someone on here will buy it for a nice wee profit to splurge on something for your motorhome! Not a total loss...
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Post by gordo on May 7, 2010 0:44:36 GMT 12
There were indeed two versions of the rack fitted to Chevettes, a long stem with the flexible coupling and a short stem without the coupling.
The method of adjustment was also different, one used shims for the pinion and engagement preloads, and the other had a screw adjustment - can't remember which was which.
When I got the quick rack for the Chevette, I bought a rack assembly - they didn't say it still needed arms and boots, the sods!
CF Bedfords also used a rack and pinion setup, but I expect they'd be a different size again - if you could find one.
Have you tried contacting the supplier, or the Viva clubs?
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Post by yoeddynz on May 7, 2010 19:45:57 GMT 12
I think its the early one with a nut for adjustment. later ones used shims under 2 plates separately for pinion and rack.
My kit is for the later one. Its the one that the GP4 coupling fits.
If soemone has a chance could they please measure the width across between the pivot points on the inner track rod ends. Just in case I made a mistake.
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Post by gordo on May 7, 2010 20:44:24 GMT 12
Oh, that reminds me, IIRC, later version used a crimp on the arm's lock nut and the early/Viva used a lock nut - usually drilled with a lock pin.
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Post by yoeddynz on May 9, 2010 7:51:59 GMT 12
the lock nuts for the inner track rod ends you talking about?
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Post by gordo on May 9, 2010 20:58:45 GMT 12
Yup.
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