[Spridgets] Bugeye Steering Column

[Jack Laird]

Column extends about 4 inchs into the engine compartment, not critical.

No washer on felt, is a smaller end and a pressed part of the column that 
holds it in.

Shims are orginal think two are required.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Barman" <rodb at ptgrey.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 4:26 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Steering Column


> Hello All,
>
> I'm struggling a little bit to set up the steering column on my bugeye.
>
> First, it appears that the column itself can be slid up and down if the 
> clamp
> under the dash is loosened.   Where should the column sit with respect to 
> the
> dash or the steering wheel?
>
> Second, the upper felt like bushing keeps working itself out of the 
> column.
> Is there suppose to be a washer at the top here between the wheel and the
> column or is something bent?  How is this felt kept in place?
>
> Finally, I'm guessing that the alignment of the column with the dash is
> handled by the shims under the base of the under dash clamp.  It looks 
> like
> the dash has been disassembled at some point in the past yet the shims 
> look
> original so this probably explains why things don't line up perfectly.
>
> Thanks for any help or suggestions!
>
> --rod.
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