Bob,
For your consideration.. you can really tighten up your steering column by
doubling up the rubber/nylon bushes. Buy 4 instead of 2. Cut the nibs off two
and pack em in right next to the standard positoned ones (nibs pop into holes
in column). The extra bushings will not only make it last longer - they ride
on new area of shaft - instead of the slightly worn areas from before - for a
better fit.
A little well placed white lithium on the steel shaft makes for effortless
turning.
Lots of other sports cars seem to use metal ball bearings here so the cost of
two extra plastic bushings seems reasonable.
Ps; also helps to make sure column supports are not sloppy underneath dash.
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74
>>To eliminate steering wheel play - presumambly from years of using the
steering wheel as an aid to entering and exiting the car - is it reasonable to
assume that the steering column bushings should be replaced? Has anyone done
it? Any tips?
Bob Fabie
'75 TR6<<
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