Re: '55 power steering ram to frame mounting
Posted by HH56 On 2017/9/6 23:02:14
Do you have a Bendix unit or a Monroe? The dimension and bracket shown in the manual is for the Monroe unit but the bracket in your photo looks like it is for a Bendix unit.
Bendix bracket is 3/8 or so thick and Monroe is about 3/16 where the grommets go. Not sure the compression or ram threaded end dimensions are the same either without pulling them apart. I don't find any measurement given for the Bendix unit or any specs on how thick the rubber grommets might be. There are different part numbers for the Monroe and Bendix grommets so they may be different thickness to go with the different brackets..
You do want the rubber compressed fairly tight so there is no appreciable play possible. I would tighten until you can get the cotter key in.
Here is what both brackets look like.
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Bendix bracket is 3/8 or so thick and Monroe is about 3/16 where the grommets go. Not sure the compression or ram threaded end dimensions are the same either without pulling them apart. I don't find any measurement given for the Bendix unit or any specs on how thick the rubber grommets might be. There are different part numbers for the Monroe and Bendix grommets so they may be different thickness to go with the different brackets..
You do want the rubber compressed fairly tight so there is no appreciable play possible. I would tighten until you can get the cotter key in.
Here is what both brackets look like.
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