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RE: Steering problem - Malcolm Parker - 16-11-2021
Let's hope the postman doesn't either!
RE: Steering problem - Martin Nash - 01-09-2024
Good evening
I have been reading the mail from Malcolm Parker (2017) about his problem with the steering wheel nut when tightened up jamming the steering box. I have read the various solutions and can see that a circlip could solve the problem. Only problem is that the indent to which I would fit the circlip is up against the end of the outer tube so would not solve the problem. I cannot move the outer shaft even having released the clamping bolt. I am guessing the only solution is to reduce the length of the outer tube or to engineer a tab washer arrangement to prevent the nut undoing. Wondering if any one has any other ideas.
Martin Nash
RE: Steering problem - Malcolm Parker - 01-09-2024
Crikey, is it that long ago? I think my steering wheel required two circlips to prevent the column binding solid and I have been using the car regularly since 2017. I cannot tighten the nut that retains the steering wheel too tightly otherwise the steering becomes stiff. About every six months the steering wheel will develop a slight amount of play and I need to tighten the nut accordingly. I keep a slim spanner, actually a bicycle spanner, in the tool box just for this job. Living in rural North Yorkshire, the steering on my car gets quite a lot of use!
RE: Steering problem - Martin Nash - 02-09-2024
Malcolm
Thanks for your reply. I think we may have to either remove the outer shaft and grind an 1/8 inch off the top or alternatively as proposed before make a tab washer that prevents the steering wheel nut coming undone.
Cheers
Martin