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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => SCTA Rule Questions => Topic started by: Rex Schimmer on June 16, 2017, 05:19:39 PM

Title: Secondary steering shaft stop????
Post by: Rex Schimmer on June 16, 2017, 05:19:39 PM

2017 rule book, article 3.L Steering: There is a statement regarding cars with long steering shafts, it reads: " For vehicles with long steering shafts, as used on rear engine Streanliners and Lakesters, the shaft shall be collapsible or have a secondary steering shaft stop installed." Define "Secondary steering shaft stop" please.

Rex

Title: Re: Secondary steering shaft stop????
Post by: Eddieschopshop on June 16, 2017, 05:31:21 PM

something to keep the shaft from coming up and spearing the driver,  a universal joint just outside the firewall would qualify. 

Title: Re: Secondary steering shaft stop????
Post by: SPARKY on June 16, 2017, 06:38:26 PM

Rex I welded collar on a shaft that passes through a section of tubing but the collar will not pass. Then the shaft can only be removed toward the front of the car

Title: Re: Secondary steering shaft stop????
Post by: Rex Schimmer on June 16, 2017, 07:17:38 PM

Eddie and Sparky,
Thanks, now I under stand!

Rex