steering column top bearing

[bluenose]

Hi all,

I've took my steering column apart to change the ignition housing and indicator switch but now it's stripped the bearing doesn't look right to me.

The bit on the right was fit in the top of the column tube and the bit on the left was sat inside it and then the spring on top (the spring that I've now lost :x )

I would have thought if it was a bearing it would of had some ball bearings or something in it. The bit on the left is just a sloppy fit inside the bit on the right.

I've searched everywhere but I can't find a pic of what an early bay one should look like, only splitty and late bay parts seem available for this.

Also there was some rubber insulating sleeve in there which has disintegrated.


bearing by bluenose1982, on Flickr

 

[AircooledEd]

Bluebird customs sell a phosphor bronze bush which replaces your knackered top bearing. About 15 quid delivered and a piece of cake to fit. Did mine last summer as it was in pieces when I took the wheel off to sort horn wiring.
http://www.bluebirdcustoms.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; very helpful chap. And yes you've lost your balls :shock: :lol:

 

[bluenose]

:lol:

can't find the bush on their website, I emailed them a few days ago but haven't received a reply.

 

[AircooledEd]

:lol:

can't find the bush on their website, I emailed them a few days ago but haven't received a reply.

I Googled 'bluebirdcustoms steering bush'

Googling this text should take you to it:
Steering column bush, eliminates play at the steering wheel (an MOT failure)same material as above.
Supplied for both splits and bays
Price £ 15.00 Made in the UK
Product: steering column bush
Product Code: stclbsh

Limited by my lack of tech-savvyness to provide a link :mrgreen:

 

[bluenose]

I found it http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/Split bay suspension.htm

but, half the links on that page are dead and there's no way to navigate to it from their homepage which makes me think they probably don't do it anymore.

I know they don't respond to e-mails though!

 

[AircooledEd]

I think I phoned him in the end and he popped it in the post - had it next day!

 

[bluenose]

cheers i'll give him a call.

Does the spring sit directly on the bearing or am I missing another piece?

 

[AircooledEd]

Sorry can't remember exactly, I did it last year....Bentley manual shows spring on top of support ring on top of bearing.
http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Microfiche/t203800.gif" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; has a picture