How do you remove this pesky bracket?

[Cpt Custom]

Can anyone offer advice on how best to remove the pesky bracket that runs along the bulkhead from the servo unit and which is attached to the right bell crank?



The arrangement of fixed bolts both coming off and into the bracket seem to make it impossible to remove without first removing the steering column and pedal bracket from the other side. Any advice or thoughts on this aspect of the task much appreciated as I’m reluctant to remove the steering column unless absolutely necessary.

Like I say, the bolt arrangement is a pain. There are two that come through the bulkhead that imply you need to bring the bracket forward to remove it …



But then there are two fixed onto the bracket itself that project down underneath the bodywork …



These imply you need to move the bracket upwards for removal, but you can’t do that because of the two bolts I mentioned previously …

[Tim_R]

Mine came out without removing the steering column somehow, I think brute force and ignorance were involved along with a pry bar, so it is possible. But I'd recommend moving the steering column as it will make it so much easier, I had to do that to mine so as not to damage the fresh paint when putting it back on.

[Funky Diver]

Thought I'd replied to this thread... hmmm... I must be going mad.

[Cpt Custom]

Thanks guys. And yes Rich you did reply. I sort of double posted as I wasn't sure if anyone would pick up on my query in the restoration thread.

[Nate]

tap the 2 bolts back into the bulkhead then get a pry bar on it

[Cpt Custom]

tap the 2 bolts back into the bulkhead then get a pry bar on it

[Cpt Custom]

Result ... that damned pesky bracket has finally been removed!



And the engine bay is almost clear enough for the blasting to be done …





If anyone wants to know how the saga was finally concluded check out today's post on Page 10 of my resto thread ...

http://www.sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/ ... 802#p68802