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1. steering column (score: 1): Author: Steve Hombach <shombach@ee.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:07:21 -0500; 59 bugeye - steering column has about 1/4" of fore-and-aft play - the wheel is on tight and the outer shaft does not move. Do I have a problem? What's the cure? Thanks in advance. Steve AN526696 "Myr; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00917.html (7,058 bytes)
2. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:16:29 -0500 (EST); By fore and aft, what do you mean? Up and down (perpendicular to the steering column) would probably mean that your column bushes are old and dried and may have fallen out. Not that serious, but shou; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00918.html (8,193 bytes)
3. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:32:43 -0800; If I understand your description, check the pinch bolt where the column connects to the steering rack. It is a good idea to replace this with a grade 5 7/16" bolt with nylock nut. I have seen the res; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00921.html (7,790 bytes)
4. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: "Mostyn" <mostyn_f@email.msn.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:54:17 -0800; wheel I had a similar problem if yours goes in and out.... Have you taken the rack out of the car or the pinion assembly apart for any reason? If so, there is a metal spacer in the assembly with a ta; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00926.html (7,835 bytes)
5. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: hello39@idt.net; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 07:51:30 -0500; It maybe the felt inner bushing that is found inside between the outer column and the center shaft. I know there is one possibly 2 used. they do wear and become thin and even slid down the column. Y; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00932.html (7,936 bytes)
6. steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 00:02:49 +0100; I was given a Mountney steering wheel today as a present. I followed the instructions - undo the centre bolt, pull the hub off, and put the boss onto the splines. Naturally this was more fun than I t; /html/spridgets/2004-05/msg00699.html (7,819 bytes)
7. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 19:20:55 -0400; Try a bit of penetrating oil on the splines. Then try a bit of heat from a torch , Blue wrench (not a flashlight) ;) Heat the wheel, not the column. Put the nut back on flush with the treads and snac; /html/spridgets/2004-05/msg00702.html (7,452 bytes)
8. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 20:11:05 EDT; When you do that, sit in the driver's seat and put some upward pressure on the steering wheel with your legs. Sometimes the combination of the pressure and the whack will break it loose. --David C.; /html/spridgets/2004-05/msg00705.html (6,771 bytes)
9. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 21:33:28 EDT; Not sure of how a 79 wheel works but I was able to remove a stock 69 wheel a flat bar, with two holes drilled into it and some long bolts into the threaded holes in the hub that hold the spokes. Put; /html/spridgets/2004-05/msg00708.html (6,993 bytes)
10. steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:03:09 -0500; in reading another email someone mentioned their bugeye steering wheel/column is not parallel with the vehicle...in my case the left side of the steering wheel is closer to the cowl than the left sid; /html/spridgets/2003-09/msg00565.html (6,686 bytes)
11. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:43:19 -0500; Actually, if you check carefully, you will find that few cars have the steering wheel straight and centered on the driver's seat. It seems to be a parameter that is frequently manipulated to achieve; /html/spridgets/2003-09/msg00571.html (7,025 bytes)
12. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:41:07 -0700; I have posted this answer several times before. If you look at where the pinion is in relation to the steering wheel location, it is not directly in front of you but inboard somewhat, so the column m; /html/spridgets/2003-09/msg00574.html (7,669 bytes)
13. Steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:33:21 -0500; ...Oh, while I'm at it (boss ain't lookin'), how about the fix for the "lose-jointed" collapsible steering column? I got some nylon bolts, as I believe was recommended. Now I drill out the existing p; /html/spridgets/2003-09/msg00915.html (6,798 bytes)
14. steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 19:41:11 -0600; Anyone out there in spridget land have a spare column they would like to sell, giveway, push pull or drag??? My father inlaw is in need of one for his 1972 Midget. It seems to have failed him doing 4; /html/spridgets/2002-06/msg01245.html (6,838 bytes)
15. steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:01:18 -0600; I'm sorry if this got posted twice, I never saw it come through earlier. Anyone out there in spridget land have a spare column they would like to sell, giveway, push pull or drag??? My father inlaw i; /html/spridgets/2002-06/msg01252.html (6,880 bytes)
16. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 12:27:34 -0400; Can you enlighten us '72 Spridget owners as to just how the steering column failed?? I'd love to know what to look for in mine. thanks, chuck /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@aut; /html/spridgets/2002-06/msg01260.html (6,883 bytes)
17. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:33:30 -0500; Yes, it is a serrated lock washer. I just changed my steering wheel. Loctite will work, too Good Luck! Roger Cotting 60 Bugeye 2 73 Midget 80TR8 95 Mitsu 3000GT; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00986.html (7,740 bytes)
18. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:50:01 -0500; Ya Know Patricia, That's a Nut behind the wheel, not a bolt ;-) Larry PS yes there should be a lock washer, from one nut to another ;-) At this exact moment in time 1/23/01 9:44 AM, "SAUTHOFF PATRICI; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00989.html (8,103 bytes)
19. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:27:08 -0800; There should be a star washer. Larry Miller; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg01003.html (7,864 bytes)
20. Re: steering column (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:36:07 -0500; Patricia When you say steering column to car, do you mean the clamp under the dash? If yes, yes, 2 screws and 2 lock washers. Or do you mean where the column bolts to the steering rack (under the bon; /html/spridgets/2001-01/msg01012.html (8,260 bytes)

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