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bluesguitar57 Don w
burlington, IA, USA   USA
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1974 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Evangeline"
Would anyone happen to know the part # , or size for the steering u-joint assy, for clearance on the v6 conversion. thanks in advance!!! Don Warth

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260mgb Jim Nichols
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3/4" X 48 spline

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Rich1777 Rich Berger
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I am satisfied with one I purchased from Brian at BMC. It worked well and gave me the clearance that I needed.

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bluesguitar57 Don w
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Hey thanks guys, and now that you mentioned it, I remember that bmc carried one.

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bluesguitar57 Don w
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Jim, is that the size for the chrome bumper B??, thanks!!

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260mgb Jim Nichols
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Even though the ujoints are different the spline size is the same.

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bluesguitar57 Don w
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Thanks , trying to count the splines was impossible!!

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1744 Gold Member Bill Guzman
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BMC or Speedway Motors Part it will fit wilwood steering rack, Jaguar and MGB --3/4 48 to 3/4 48 spline. The part # should be in the instructions.

Install the "U" joint and mark the set screw location (transfer punch) on the shaft and column, drill just enough (1/8" deep) for the set screw to seat, couple of blue Locktite, tighten the set screws, tighten the jam nut and recheck after a few miles.
Do not put any Locktite on the Jam nut. Jam nut is a Nylock nut.

Count half of the splines x 2


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1744 Gold Member Bill Guzman
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Forgot to mention, you can also use a RB "U" joint they are smaller. Just make sure that is in good condition if using a used one.


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bluesguitar57 Don w
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Hey thanks Bill!!!, you know what, I have not read that far in the instructions yet, I guess I should do that!, probably will order from Bmc. Thanks again for the help that you have given on the phone!!

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jewar Silver Member John Warlimont
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Kind of confused, Bill mentions that you can use a RB yoke. I picked up a Moss 263-095 with a Moss order, it is a way too short. I have never seen a rb yoke before , does this yoke look correct.
So is the information that you can use a RB yoke wrong, or am I missing something.
John


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Jim Blackwood * BlownMGB-V8
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If you use the late U-joint you have to lengthen the rack's pinion shaft, which puts the U-joint up into the firewall cone, mostly out of the way.

Jim

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260mgb Jim Nichols
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Or use the rubber bumper rack with longer pinion. It has a slightly slower ratio also for easier steering. Chrome bumper rack has quicker ratio.

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260mgb Jim Nichols
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You could also use a vibration damper U joint combo to make up the difference in length. You would have to modify the pinion shaft to DD.


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