If I understand your description, check the pinch bolt where the
column connects to the steering rack.
It is a good idea to replace this with a grade 5 7/16" bolt with nylock nut.
I have seen the result of an accident where the steering wheel came out
in the drivers hand...
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Hombach <shombach@ee.net>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 1998 6:18 PM
Subject: steering column
>59 bugeye - steering column has about 1/4" of fore-and-aft play - the wheel
>is on tight and the outer shaft does not move. Do I have a problem?
>What's the cure? Thanks in advance.
>
>Steve
>AN526696
>"Myra"
>
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