i have a piece that somewhat matches your description and i believe it holds
the column in
place against the engine-side of the firewall. it attaches utilizing a flat
piece of iron on
the opposite side of the shaft. when i removed this piece recently, my column
was able to
slide toward the car's interior. hope this helps......Tom
Art & Karen Graves wrote:
> I am in the process of installing the steering column in my 1976 TR6. I
>removed it in
> order to install an overdrive switch and to replace the nylon bushings and
>felt pads.
> But, I have to admit, I’ve always wanted to take it apart - I don’t know why.
>
> Removal and disassembly went fairly well and the installation is progressing.
>However, I
> seem to have an “extra” part. It is a “C” shaped piece of iron about one inch
>wide and
> an eighth of an inch thick. It can fit over the steering column if you start
>at either
> end - it is definitely not semi-circular. This part is not shown in any of my
>repair
> manuals or in the vendor parts catalogues. TRF technical support was not
>familiar with
> it. If I had to guess, I would put it under or near the front (firewall) seal
>retainer.
> I don’t think it will be a problem if I leave it off, I just hate having
>extra parts.
>
> Any insight will be appreciated!
>
> Art Graves
> 1976 TR6
> Austin, Texas
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