[TR] A smart or dumb idea for TR6 Steering column

[Allen Hess]

https://mossmotors.com/triumph-tr6-250/suspension-steering/steering-column-1

There are two U clamps that secure the steering column. The “lower” one (I think of it as forward, closer to the bulkhead) would prevent the movement that I think you are talking about. It is item 124 in Moss catalog. Do you have it? Do you have the felt packing?

Allen

> On Jun 19, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Jeff Nathanson <jeffn at msystech.com> wrote:
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> I’m one of those silent subscribers. But, now I have an idea and wanted to pass it on for suggestions/criticism . I just changed the two steering column bushing in the 1972 TR6. But, when I grab the steering column from inside the engine bay, there still is a lot of play. As can be seen by the below picture, the steering column can rattle around in the hole in the fire wall.
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> So, my idea was to pack some rubber around the steering column (1.25 inches OD) from inside and force it through the fire wall. I got a pair of rubber chair legs from Amazon.
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> I cut off the “floor” end and then cut off some more so that is about 0.75” remaining
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> After removing the steering column from the car, I can now place this rubber “concoction”  around the front end of the steering column and place it through the fire wall so it fills the gap. I have not yet completed this task because of problems securing the four screws in the large rubber cushion connecting the two steering rods.
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> So, my question is:
> 1)    Was the gap in the file wall around the steering intentional?
> 2)    Do you think this would mess up anything?
> 3)    Would I feel more or less vibration at the steering wheel?
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> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
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> Thanks,
> Jeff N.
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