52crankman Posted February 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2017 I rebuild the steering rack and installed new OEM bushings on my 1972 240Z. The passenger side seems nice and tight but the driver side seems to allow the rack to twist somewhat. I have installed the rack stop which only controls rotation in one direction. Is some movement OK (there seems to be no real up or down movement) or should I apply a shim under the bushing so it will provide better clamping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted February 24, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2017 Odd that new bushings don't fit snugly. In the early 1970s, when Datsun dealerships with parts departments were a little harder to find, a common fix for a loose bushing was to slip a piece of bicycle inner tube between the worn rubber bushing and the metal clamping collar that secured it. Shadetree maintenance at its best! Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52crankman Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted February 24, 2017 I have an old fuel tank strap rubber strap that I was thinking of using. The width seems a good fit just seems to rotate a bit too easy. It may also be do to the new smooth finish of the POR 15 that I used to paint the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tooZ Posted February 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2017 seems to me that there are two different sizes on a 72 are you sure you did not reverse them. There should be no play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52crankman Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted February 25, 2017 There are two sizes but they are not interchangeable. The rubber seems to be a bit thinner than the ones I took out. I think I will just shim it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted February 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2017 If you recently bought these new rubber bushings, you owe it to the community to share where your found them. These are pretty much in the unicorn category of replacement parts. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52crankman Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted February 27, 2017 I found them at the dealership below, but I think it was the last set back in Oct 2016. Paul Barnett Nissan Address: 845 Brookway Blvd, Brookhaven, MS 39601 Phone: (601) 833-9124 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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