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Rosco663
Joined: 17 Dec 2012
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Location: South Australia
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 Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:18 am Post subject: Overhauling Bishop Cam Steering |
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Gidday,
Ralph was asking about how to adjust the steering on his Morris 8 inside another thread. I sent this via PM to him but thought it only fair to share with one and all 
Cheers
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Thanks Rosco663! My Jowett is fitted with a Bishop Cam Box the column of which threads itself neatly between the inlet manifold and the cylinder on the off side which adds an interesting dimension to engine overhaul. I agree that most of the wear occurs on the peg, and I am surprised that they do not mention the trick, that I have used on several boxes, of simply pressing the peg out of the arm, rotating it 90 degrees and pressing back (the peg wears on 2 opposite faces only). This often returns a worn box to almost new condition with no capital outlay!
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goneps
Joined: 18 Jun 2013
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Always presuming that a previous owner has not already made use of that trick, of course!
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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Location: North Warwickshire
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| goneps wrote: | Always presuming that a previous owner has not already made use of that trick, of course!
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I can't help thinking that anyone with sufficient mechanical knowledge and enthusiasm to strip and repair a steering box would have sufficient nous to get a new one made up and press it into place, should this be the case.
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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New pegs are available and only about £10, so shouldnt break the bank if required.
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goneps
Joined: 18 Jun 2013
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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| welder wrote: | | goneps wrote: | Always presuming that a previous owner has not already made use of that trick, of course!
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I can't help thinking that anyone with sufficient mechanical knowledge and enthusiasm to strip and repair a steering box would have sufficient nous to get a new one made up and press it into place, should this be the case.
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Yes, but possibly not enough nous to realise that it would need to be case hardened. Therefore Dave's suggestion of a new replacement from a reputable source for a modest sum makes a lot more sense.
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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goneps
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Possibly Ian Harris ian@harris84.fsnet.co.uk, but certainly the various MG parts specialists who supply for the TA, TB and TC.
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ukdave2002
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