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Title: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: Skyway65 on June 12, 2011, 10:50:44 PM

I'm getting ready to put the steering wheel back on.  But first I discoveered about 1/4" of play (up and down) on the steering shaft that comes up from the gear box through the painted tube.  Did I miss a spacer when I put it back together?

So the question is, what holds the shaft snug in the steering column between the steering wheel and the steering gear?  TIA-- ???

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 13, 2011, 12:06:27 AM

There's a conical sleeve that fits over the shaft and rides up against the collar bearing that gets put in before the long spring.

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: Skyway65 on June 13, 2011, 08:22:15 AM

Thanks Charles.  Is that part #3518 in the Osborne Chassis manual on page 44?  That looked like something I didn't have!  ::)

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 13, 2011, 10:38:31 AM

I don't have the manuals handy, but if you see a small piece that fits between the bearing and spring, it has the be the sleeve.

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: Skyway65 on June 14, 2011, 09:11:23 AM

Thanks Charles.  Like anything else it's easy when you know what you're looking for. :)

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: C5ZZ on June 19, 2011, 01:34:14 PM

Gary,
Did you find yours?

If not leave me a PM, I'll be
glad to send you one.

Title: Re: Play in Steering Shaft '65
Post by: Skyway65 on June 20, 2011, 09:04:59 AM

Thanks for the offer-I found what I needed.