Steering weight

[Mike Wattam <101714.1343@domain.elided>]

Hi, Brian

Only half a month to go now!

The steering 'weight' is handled by the control valve (see manual 
page 57.00.01), the torsion bar strength determines the amount 
of power assistance available.  Thus fit a thin torsion bar and 
bags of assistance, and vice versa.  This item is not however a 
serviced part as there is normally no reason to touch it.  However 
it could be changed as it is pressed in and retained with roll pins
top and bottom.

I would guess that if the steering is abnormally light, that 
perhaps a recon rack has been fitted at some past time, and the 
'wrong' control valve has been fitted, with a 'lighter' torsion bar in 
it - maybe from a 2000/2.5 which is actually lighter at the front 
than the Stag.

Interestingly enough, there has only ever been one ratio of
rack ever fitted to the Stag, at 3 turns lock-to-lock, despite 
folk-lore to the contrary.  Early literature including the 1970 
manual says 4 turns lock to lock, but there is only one rack fitted,
although with a change of part number because the layout of
the rack-to-control valve pipe layout was changed at chassis 
LD24187 (RHD).  Myown Stag is 'early' type and has a '3 turns' 
rack on it, still original.  The only significant change made by Triumph
was from 16" to 14.5" wheel commencing from chassis LD20,000. 
This makes a big difference both to 'feel' and comfort, while getting 
in and out is better.

Hope this helps

Mike Wattam
Triumph Stag Register