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Hi i am building an austin healey replica... fitting a v6 engine ... problem no space for direct steering rod linkage.... what is the max safe angle a steering universal can operate .... and from a safety point what are the max number of universals in a steering rod linkage???

Just as long as there is no binding all good. You can use multi joint and pillow bearings to make a route. Check out Borgeson see the category STEERING DESIGNING for ideas and explanations.

Borgeson Universal Steering Components

Under that section that pepi linked to they specify max 35 degrees, less would be better.

Borgeson says their joints will take up to 35* angles. Sweet's may take a little more, since they are more open than the Borgeson. Sweet's are also smaller in diameter than the Borgeson. The Borgeson's yokes are machined from solid and the Sweet's are forged. I've used both brands with no issues.

As Pepi said, you can run as many joints as you need as long as they are supported by bearings and phased correctly. There are also double joints that allow even more angle.

BTW - I'm rebuilding a Healey replica also.

Mike

Bob types faster than I do!

thats a great help thank you all