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| | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 | I have replaced my foot starter boot twice in the past year; it seems to last a month or two before it starts to tear. I just received my third one and was wondering if maybe there is something I am doing wrong in the installation. These have all come from the usual catalog companies we all deal with, but I have not tried Steele yet (if they offer the part). Any suggestions?
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Lee.
1956 Chevy 3200, 235 w/3 speed
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 | I’ve had the same issue with the parking brake cable boots. They don’t fit properly and end up splitting within a few months. Cheap overseas crap!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Try using the accordion boot for a rack & pinion steering gear instead. They flex thousands of times without failing. Only an anal-retentive purist is likely to notice the difference!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 326 | The only thing I have thought of to try is to maybe make the hole in the boot a little bigger so as to slide easier along the shaft. I’ll also try cleaning the shaft well and maybe put some dry lubricant on it to allow the bellows to maybe not stretch out so much. When/if this one fails I’ll look into other boot options like Jerry suggested.
Lee.
1956 Chevy 3200, 235 w/3 speed
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 | I had the same problem until I ordered one from Steele. Has lasted 10 plus years now.
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