I recently removed mine using a nifty little cutting wheel on the end of my
drill. It was the perfect size to make a slot for my screwdriver. The whole
process took less than 15 minutes to do.
At 05:58 PM 06/03/98 -0500, Craig & Karen Bentley wrote:
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>I think what your referring to is the steering column locking clamp. If that
>is the case then whats probablty holding you up is the fact that there are
>no bolt heads visible. This is because Triumph (and most car companies) use
>what are called "shear bolts" on these darn things. Its supposed to be some
>sort of "anti-theft" device (as if that would stop a determined thief).
>Basically the bolt head breaks off at a predetermined torque thwarting the
>thieves. To get them out you will have to remove your speedo or tach,( I
>don't remember which one is easier). My preferred method is using a longish,
>sharp 1/2" chisel (SP?). What your going to need to do is put the corner of
>the chisel on the exposed remains of the bolt head and strike the chisel
>with a hammer so that the bolt is turned counter clockwise. Usually one or
>two good raps is all is needed. If this doesn't work then you'll have to
>break out the drill and somehow get the drill in there to drill them suckers
>out. I hope this makes sense. It maka perfect sensa to me of course but your
>results may vary. Good luck Craig Bentley
>-----Original Message-----
>From: W. H. Holcombe <Holc@worldnet.att.net>
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, March 06, 1998 4:19 PM
>Subject: advice needed
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>>Hello List
>> I have a 1973 TR-6 and am in the process of removing the
>>steering system to replace the bushings. I was doing alright until I
>>got to the upper clamp at the wheel locking unit. I can't seem to figure
>>out how to get the clamp and locking unit off. Cant get to either. The
>>Haynes book don't say anything about the locking unit. I know with all
>>the experience of the guys on the list, someone knows a trick to getting
>>to these units. Any advice will be appericated. Also have the head down
>>at the shop getting refurbished. Looks like I will still be trying to
>>get the steering out long after the head is complete. Thanks in
>>advance.
>> Bill 73 TR-6
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