Master Tie Rod End repair

[TomRox]

 

[TomRox]

I am a bit confused
I am replacing the master tie rod end with a new one
When I put the tie rods together to fit with the taper
The end is pointed upside down

When I have the end piece up the taper is backwards and I can’t get the tie rods together

What am I doing wrong, maybe my daughter put edibles in my brownie, or what is going on here?

 

[USMC]

Tom, I would say the tie rod end was machined incorrectly or maybe it is for a different application. When I worked in automotive parts I would recommend my customers bring their old component in to match up because I saw many variations on hard parts.

 

[TomRox]

I got it sorted
The part I have is for a right hand drive
New part is on the way

 

[USMC]

I was wondering if that was an issue but I have not seen a right hand drive around.