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I'd bet the farm that the sector or flange that contains the teeth was forged intergral with the rest of the unit prior to machining, and that 1 tooth has either broken off or been damaged and ground off.

Tom, I know you are looking for another answer, but I vote no.

(o{I}o)

John,

Not really looking for a particular answer, just the right one I really don't feel like having my 3 ton car lose steering and run over a Prius. Pretty sure my car would be repairable, but the occupants of both cars would probably be dead...

I am going to use the current shaft for now, with the understanding that once the car is done I won't actually drive it on the street. The shaft should be easy-ish to replace on a completed car. This way I can trailer the car easily to Saledo and other meets and drive it slowly around my drive.

Which brings me to this question: anybody have an extra sector worm gear and shaft for a 7th-9th series car? According to the parts book, all cars from these series used the same shaft.

Thanks,

Tom

I'll try to head over to the museum today and check.

Tom, I understand you not wanting to delay getting the car finished. Maybe your request for a sector worm gear and shaft will result in someone finding one now, and you can proceed on schedule with the good stuff. I admire the detail work you are doing on the 730 - down to the component level.

I registered for the CCCA Grand Classic in Waxahachie yesterday. Contrary to instructions in the registration form, room reservations are being handled by the event organizers. I have written a letter to Steve Chapman to clarify this.

(o{I}o)

West,

Thanks for looking. I always forget about the museum as a parts source...

John,

Thanks for the encouragement. Another reason I want something for steering is so I can get the chassis easily onto a flat bed for hauling to Colvin for mounting the engine and transmission. That will be an exciting day!

Cheers,
Tom

An un-twisted 9-tooth shaft is on its way, along with a straight pitman arm. Good thing I checked twice. The 11-tooth shaft was a little bigger and I don't think would have worked for you.

West,

You are my hero! That is completely awesome, wonderful news.

I will provide you with a cheering section for Hershey, if you would like.