Phil Hansen writes:

Was thinking of discarding the spring washer
and using 'loctite' on the nut instead. Surely easier to adjust and with
the right grade the nut will stay put.

How does the Loctite make it easier to adjust?

Other question is will spray chain lube be OK for the rack and pinion
gears?

Spray chain lube should work fine. Otherwise, melt some paste floor wax (water
bath or double boiler) and squirt some dry graphite lube into it. Brush that
on.



Charlie Self
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