1) Am disassembling the steering column. The Moss diagram shows two felt
bushings, one at the upper end, the other at the lower end . . . contained
in the raised area at the end of the column tube. I removed the remains of
the upper bushing - it was definitely felt, but the lower bushing seems to
be leather, not felt. But I can't be sure its the original bushing - maybe
someone replaced it with a leather piece. Anyone have the same finding?
It seems to me that leather would provide a more durable bushing, if only
there was some way of lubricating it occasionally.
2) To deal with the worn area on the rack, where the pinion sits when the
wheels point straight ahead, I've been wondering if anyone has tried the
fix in which you turn the steering wheel a half turn (clockwise or
counterclockwise??), then adjust the tie rods (shorten one, lengthen the
other) to bring the wheels straight again. That puts the pinion's "resting
place" a bit further along the rack, in a less-worn area. I've heard about
this but haven't met anyone who's tried it. Have any listers tried it?
Does it work?
TIA - the wisdom of the listers really adds a lot to this hobby!
John Speiser
53 TD in Montclair, NJ
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