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[Shiney005]

There will be a couple of us southerners looking for something to do on the Saturday night.

[Ice]

Im sure we can arrange something Laurie Dinner Date ??

[Shiney005]

Sounds a bit extravagant. BBQ is more than adequate buddy.
I guess we can't be too far from Welbys shed as the cars will be left there and we may also be swagging there as well.

[Ice]

BBQ sounds good

[eyepeeler]

Got the steering column in that Welby refurbished for me. Look brilliant. Thanks mate.

[eyepeeler]

Going to have a double Uni joint. Doesn't quite line up.

[eyepeeler]

Excuse the duct tape!!
You get the idea anyway.

[A9X]

Are you sure you need a double?
Maybe just a dampener to lengthen the coloumn and then a single uni to join ?

[eyepeeler]

Coming up is the fun part of getting a set of pipes past that!!

[76lxhatch]

I would definitely try to get the bottom uni closer to the steering rack for maximum header clearance/space if at all possible

[myss427]

On the LS1 conversions I have worked on it was best to put a longer steering rod between the two knuckles, also for the rear pipe coming out of the head we shortened the outside of the column  and just let the steering shaft  untoched for more clearance. Made it much easier for extractor clearance.

Edited by myss427, 03 October 2014 - 10:08 PM.

[eyepeeler]

I would definitely try to get the bottom uni closer to the steering rack for maximum header clearance/space if at all possible

On the LS1 conversions I have worked on it was best to put a longer steering rod between the two knuckles, also for the rear pipe coming out of the head we shortened the outside of the column  and just let the steering shaft  untoched for more clearance. Made it much easier for extractor clearance.

Might try it with the extension on the column side instead of the rack side. Good point fellas.
You have any photos of what you did?

[eyepeeler]

Are you sure you need a double?
Maybe just a dampener to lengthen the coloumn and then a single uni to join ?

There is quite a bit of difference in the alignment of the 2 shafts. I need 2 uni's for that reason.

[eyepeeler]

Tacked on a bit extra shaft to Shift both uni's down lower to the engine mount. Provided a bit more space. Have to machine up parts now to finish it.

[eyepeeler]

[ls2lxhatch]

If you are not happy with the setup then it may be worth considering revising the engine mount design. You could unbolt and flip the lower half of the engine mount then move the mounting point on the k-frame away from the steering shaft.

 

Edited by ls2lxhatch, 04 October 2014 - 03:13 PM.

[eyepeeler]

Got the bar which hold the Watts in right position. Will drill holes and tack it all up early next week to check fit.

[eyepeeler]

if anyone can get the pipes thru there I'm sure you can by the quality of your work so far, keep it up.Greg

Cheers Greg, looks like what I did today will help with pipes getting down and past the column and starter motor.

[eyepeeler]

Finished drilling all holes and welding bar. Tacked it in position between rear chassis rails and trial fit the Watts.

[eyepeeler]

Got new wipers, LOL