[TR] TR-7 Steering Column Question

[Ted Schumacher]

Bill, we have urethane steering column bushings for the TR7.  Ted

William L. Smith wrote:

>The grommet/bushing where the steering column passes through the firewall on
>my TR-7 has disintegrated and needs replacement.  Several questions:
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>1.	Is this grommet made of a hard material similar to the nylon
>bushings used on the TR-6 gas pedal shaft (I think the TR-6 bushings are
>made of hard nylon), or is it made of a softer material?
>2.	Does anyone have suggestions of an easy way how this bushing can be
>replaced without removing the entire steering column?
>3.	BTW, one of the gas pedal shaft bushings on my TR-6 has also failed
>again.  I seem to recall hearing a number of years ago about a softer
>bushing that is easier to install.  Does anyone have any information on it?
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>Thanks,
>
>Bill Smith
>
>'72 TR-6/'80TR-7
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