steering column bearing mounting

[jps]

Originally Posted by Josh

Bumping this to the top rather than start a new thread.

I'm using a standard Sierra rubber bush to support my steering column - will this be good enough for IVA man?

I have also replaced the (worn) nylon collar that fits into the rubber bush, however it is a bit slack. Was thinking of turning up a PTFE collar with a retaining lip to take up the slack - again, ok for IVA man?

Cheers

I'd say definitely lose the rubber mount and use the bearing. reduces the chance of iva man saying there too much wiggle in the column, plus it's just a better engineered solution I think. it's not a big job to fit the bearing, I did mine a couple of week ago.

edit, plus the bearing is about 7 quid. so hardly breaking the bank!

[twinturbo]

Yeah deffo worth it. Much better location and smoother operation. You keep the part that goes over the triangular part of the collumn and don't use the outer of the nylon bearing or the rubber mount.

I did most of mine ( still to finalise ) a few months back.

TT

[Josh]

Ok you've convinced me - bearing ordered!

Next problem, I've already welded in CP16 and my chassis has been finish painted. Can this bearing be retro fitted or will I need to make new bracketry (similar to that shown in previous posts in this thread)?

Thanks!

[jps]

I just removed the angled bracket on cp16 and bolted the bearing straight to the vertical plate.

[twinturbo]

Likewise, hammer chissle , angle grinder.

Mine is not painted though, my whole car will be built up and then stripped down for final prep before full assembly as there are many things that may need tweaking as time goes on.

TT

[jps]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

Likewise, hammer chissle , angle grinder.

Mine is not painted though, my whole car will be built up and then stripped down for final prep before full assembly as there are many things that may need tweaking as time goes on.

TT

out of interest tt, how are you dealing with rivnuts? and anything that will be riveted on (panels, brackets, brake lines, etc)? is everything just offered up and temporary clamped bit by bit?

[Josh]

Bearing arrived this morning, removed the sloped rubber bush support and bolted the bearing on - much better! Steering feels nice and solid now, thanks for the help

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by jps

out of interest tt, how are you dealing with rivnuts? and anything that will be riveted on (panels, brackets, brake lines, etc)? is everything just offered up and temporary clamped bit by bit?

My main cable/pipe runs are on service trays that are rivnutted at large intervals, clips/clamps are then fitted to the service tray.

Bodywork is either self cutting screws or rivnuts.

There are a few areas of brake pipe work that will be directly attached to the chassis but this will also be with self cutting screws.

The floor pan, trans tunnel sides, seat back, lower firewalls are permenantly fixed.


the re-build should only take a couple of days once everything is planned and trial built.

TT