Hi Paul,
Thanks for the reply, as you say, the crucial dimensions are the relative lengths of the fingers, so the difference in the two sets of dimensions (yours and Peters) are ~ 10-12mm. 2mm difference over 175mm is probably more than enough accuracy as this equates to less than 0.7° at the pinion.
Given there is so much movement in the pinion under normal operation I am going to say that either measurement is close enough to adjust the rack angle. The distance of the third leg on the body is not as important as this runs straight along the column, the only contributory factor is that it doesn’t foul the suspension sphere.
It would be interesting to see your German diagram and the measurements of the proper Citroën tool if you have time. So tomorrow I will be attempting to make something that resembles Peters diagram.
Thanks both for your time, I will post how I get on.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
That’s great Peter, Thanks for your help.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Hi John
I have a diagram for 71> RHD with 6 fuses. I think on the last D models they were fitted with a 6 way fuse board updating the older 2 way + 4 way but did not update the diagram to reflect the change as this did not effect the layout. Anyway you can download the diagram from my drive here , hope this helps.
Let me know if the link doesn’t work… Google drive can be strange sometimes?
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Hi John
The only reference I have seen to the 6 way fuse board is in the later drivers hand book P35.
Do you have a copy?
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Justin
I feel a tad guilty for recommending these springs, however, I have had them fitted to my DS for a few years now without any problems. I have heard of the shoulder on the inner part of the strut coming out too far and catching the outer sleeve effectively locking up the strut and making it a solid unit. This maybe something to look out for.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Hi Jonathan
You need something like 069 which is 12V/70 Ah
The battery terminals are the other way around to normal so you don’t need to modify the leads.
This is from Citroën Classics – good luck.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Wow looks fantastic 👌. No good as a coffee table though 😂
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Hi Justin
Short answer pull it. When you compress the complete unit by hand with the boot open the outer half with the nipple on the end should free from the bottom support. Lift it away from the support and the bottom half will will pull away to reveal the spring. Do one side at a time and use heavy duty replacement spring, especially if you have a Pallas with the heavy boot seal. A bit of grease on all your pivots/touching parts always helps.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
This sort of assumption really gets on my nerves
Me also, It’s like everyone assumes you have a facebook account…Grrr
Anyway It’s here and a great venue, probably won’t be going this year.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Good job Robert, well done 👏
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Citroën classics also sell the brackets, might be a Cheaper option.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Hi Robert
On the c post trim in the top corner there should be a small bracket to secure the rear of the trumpet. These often corrode away and leave the indicator loose. If you are feeling flush they are available here. I had to replace them on mine you can see some pictures here.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
I hope that’s a left hand thread then!
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Question for Colin:
Sorry Paul, I was thinking of something else. As Peter said there is no O ring between the caliper halves.
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
Are those 2 new halogen headlamps on the front of yours Paul 🙂
Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith
1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration
