Here is the situation... The connector for the split steering column is
'stuck'. I tried everything I could think of to get it separated/removed
from the inner column.
I could remove the outer tube; the rubber portion of the bushing assembly
and a split metal bushing as well as the two rubber O-Rings - all over the
steering wheel end of the column. There is one solid metal bushing still on
the inner column - not being able to slide it over the steering wheel end.
(this was all done in about 2001)
The O-Rings as I understand it are placed so that they split the inner
column into thirds.
I can get the rubber part of the bushing where it is supposed to go but
can't figure out the split and solid bushing. Which one goes with the
rubber part at the bottom end? and then, where does the other one go? It
would seem that if I couldn't get the solid one off that the split one goes
on the top end but it would also be possible to compress and slide the split
one inside the other to the bottom end.
Finally, the parts manual calls for two felt pieces at the top end but I can
only see how one would fit between the indent I mentioned and the top of the
column.
To say the least - today has been a frustrating day.
Although not part of the original plan, I will be ordering a replacement
bushing (maybe with urethane insert) to replace the rubber one that was NOS
but sitting in a drawer for 12 years and has cracked with all of the
twisting and turning today. (Thoughts about urethane TRF#209423/u?)
One other thought. I am not there yet, but should the control head be
attached and wires fed through the stator tube before inserting into the
column - or after?
any guidance will be appreciated.
Carl
1961 TR3A - TS81802LO
http://mysite.verizon.net/cfmtr3a/
Tampa, Florida
-----Original Message-----
From: Randall [mailto:TR3driver@ca.rr.com]
Indented ring goes at the top, holds the felt bushing. Pair of holes go at
the bottom, holds the steel/rubber/nylon bushing assembly.
-- Randall
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