[DeTomaso] Steering How to raise tab

[Mike Drew]

Steven,

Normally they are not dented nearly this much. Somebody has been there before you, I think. 

Do NOT hurt or cut this locking ring! Assuming it is in the proper position now, it will need to return to the same position. 

What you need to do is start gently working it up from the corners. Start with a small pointed punch and sharpen it with a file or bench grinder. Insert it in one corner and gently tap with a small hammer. Work from one side to the other, and as it gradually raises work towards the center. 

It is absolutely essential that you raise it sufficiently on the inboard side so that it does not drag on the threads when you finally remove it from the rack. If you leave the inboard side partially indented, it will destroy the threads on the rack on the way off.....

Mike

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> On Jul 14, 2019, at 07:40, Steven Edwards1969Dart <gsedwards at cox.net> wrote:
> 
>  I am at a lost as to how to get this dented raised so I can unscrew to
>  get the rack out. I can not get anything to grab the dent without
>  destroying the locking collar. I was looking at using a Dremel to cut
>  it some so I can get a tool in there to bend it up.
> 
> 
>  Is this collar available to replace?
>  [cid:image003.jpg at 01D53A28.398ECB60]
> 
> 
>  Steven Edwards
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