I think you turn it counter clockwise to tighten it. Both my Jag and my TR3 have
this type of adjustment. I've never noticed that the TR3 was different, and the
Jag definitely tightens when turned counter clockwise. I'd go check the TR3, but
it's currently under a covering of snow.
John Cowan wrote:
> The steering wheel adjustment collar on my '60 TR-3A is stuck. I'm
> dousing it with penetrating oil, but want to be certain which way to turn
> it to loosen it. If I'm sitting in the car facing forward, I assume I turn
> it counter-clockwise to loosen it. Is this correct?
> I've only seen illustrations of the fixed steering wheel arrangement,
> never the adjustable. Can anyone reference an illustration of the
> adjustable steering mechanism?
> Has anyone on the list had success in loosening a stuck adjustment collar?
> Thanks.
> John Cowan
>
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