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

[Jeff Nathanson]

Allen,

 

I don’t have the felt packing, and  one of the bolts around the U clamp was missing the nut. So, I guess when I get around to tighten everything, the steering column should be more rigid.

 

Thanks,

Jeff N.

 

 

From: Allen Hess [mailto:allen.k.hess at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 2:58 PM
To: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn at msystech.com>
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] A smart or dumb idea for TR6 Steering column

 

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 <mailto:jeffn at msystech.com> > wrote:



 

Hello,

 

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.

 

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?

 

Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

 

 

Thanks,

Jeff N.

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