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Car Forum / MINI / February 2004Identifying steering rack
Hello All, I have a 1960 Mk1 Morris Mini (left hand drive). The original steering rack needs to be cleaned and lubed as the rubber gaiters are torn. When I bought it it came with a new (and I assume) later model rack amongst the spare parts. The previous owner only mentioned that it had a faster turning rate than the original but neglected to say what model it was for. Are all later model racks compatible with a Mk1 car as long as one updates to Mk2 steering arms? If not how can I identify which model rack I have. Thanks in advance for any advice. Jonathan > Hello All, > I have a 1960 Mk1 Morris Mini (left hand drive). The original steering rack [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jonathan Standard Mk1 racks have around 2.25 turns lock to lock. Later ones are around 2.6 turns. Well, I think I remember correctly!  SignatureRgds Steve steve@dsnclassics.co.uk www.dsnclassics.co.uk think you memory is about right, either that or mine is dodgy too.... mk1 and mk2 racks differ only in the ratio's, so can be a straight swap, I recall that mk3 and later had differerent mountings and longer track rods? Jim The rule, as I know it, is that when you change from a Mk.I rack to Mk.II, you need to change the steering arms to Mk.II as well. The Mk.I arms with a Mk. II rack will allow too much travel in the swivel hub and damage the CV joint. From memory. I don't recall any major changes in Mk.III racks but there could have been something later. The major suppliers seem to only list standard racks as Mk.II - on. Cheers, Kelley >think you memory is about right, either that or mine is dodgy too.... >mk1 and mk2 racks differ only in the ratio's, so can be a straight swap, I >recall that mk3 and later had differerent mountings and longer track rods? > >Jim |
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