Hi, I am a newbie on the forum who has just bought a dart that has been off the road for some time.
The previous owner nearly completed an Autotec rack and pinion conversion but sadly passed away before finishing it.
My query is how much weld should there be attaching the rack frame to the chassis, at present there is a 1 inch weld each end onto the suspension bracket.
Does anyone have the Autotec installation instructions or a photo of the welding on a completed car?
All comments appreciated,
Thanks
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Welding autotec rack kit
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
Mine was done by Phil Glennerster (Autotec) and it’s welded all the way around the frame. I’ll try and post a picture
Kevin
Kevin
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
Thanks Kevin,
I look forward to seeing the photo when you can post it
Cheers
Bruce
I look forward to seeing the photo when you can post it
Cheers
Bruce
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
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Re: Welding autotec rack kit
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for posting the photo, unfortunately I can't open it! This may be because I am new to this site and need to learn the ropes?
When I try to open the photo in a new window it says the file is not there any more, if I open it in the post I just get a small grey square.
I have tried on a windows computer and on an Ipad with the same result.
Maybe there is someone technical out there who can assist?
All the Best
Bruce
Thanks for posting the photo, unfortunately I can't open it! This may be because I am new to this site and need to learn the ropes?
When I try to open the photo in a new window it says the file is not there any more, if I open it in the post I just get a small grey square.
I have tried on a windows computer and on an Ipad with the same result.
Maybe there is someone technical out there who can assist?
All the Best
Bruce
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
The picture was there when I looked at 00:15 this morning
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
John M in Middlesex, NW London
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1962 SP250 "B" Spec
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Re: Welding autotec rack kit
I was waiting to see if the picture reappeared again , I also saw it earlier. but it is not there now as noted.
Not sure if it will be helpful, but my rack was installed by Phil, and as far as I am aware he used his kit, I add that slight clarification as mine was originally done by someone else, but the steering was very odd and unpredictable and dangerous, I took it to Autotec and left it there to be checked. Whilst Phil could not see anything that was wrong with the installation it was agreed after some head scratching that he would remove and start again, this was done and the result was fine.
I am attaching a couple of pictures and agree that it seems to be welded fully rather than short welds as stated earlier in the thread.
Hope this is helpful
Antony
Not sure if it will be helpful, but my rack was installed by Phil, and as far as I am aware he used his kit, I add that slight clarification as mine was originally done by someone else, but the steering was very odd and unpredictable and dangerous, I took it to Autotec and left it there to be checked. Whilst Phil could not see anything that was wrong with the installation it was agreed after some head scratching that he would remove and start again, this was done and the result was fine.
I am attaching a couple of pictures and agree that it seems to be welded fully rather than short welds as stated earlier in the thread.
Hope this is helpful
Antony
Re: Welding autotec rack kit
Does anyone have a contact no for Autotec?
Can’t find any details online
Also would appreciate details of brackets required for steering conversion whereby fan replacement is not required
Thanks
Mark
Can’t find any details online
Also would appreciate details of brackets required for steering conversion whereby fan replacement is not required
Thanks
Mark