In a message dated 11/30/2008 9:46:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
suhringtr36@comcast.net writes:
2. Doe you insert the stator tube in the steering column and then the
wire harness or do you install the wire harness in the stator tube, then
insert the stator tube in the column?
Although I have done this alone a few times, it is much easier with two. I
fully assembled the wheel, stator tube, wires, on the bench, then taken a
coat hanger and straightened it out like a long spear, tied a string to one
end,
and shot it down the column and pulled it out so the string hangs out on
both ends. Tie the wires with the string and one person guides the stator
tube
and the other pulls the string.
If your wires are not already staggered in length (so that all the bullet
connectors do not bunch up together) you might want to consider doing that.
It
is doable by taping them staggered but it is easier if they are already that
way when it goes in.
Pay particular attention to Randall's note about making sure there are not
stresses on the column as it is clamped up. The steering is heavy enough as
it is without adding to it. I lift the front wheels and move the steering
wheel lock to lock as I tighten to make sure that it is not getting stiff
anywhere from misaligned clamps. Maybe that is overkill but it works for me.
David Lylis
69 TR6 CC26160L
60 TR3A TS74461LO
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