Re: Stewart
Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2022/1/1 17:14:50
I tore into the steering column some today and did not like what I found.
Removed the steering indicator thingamabob and on the underside I found a piece of wire wrapped about it. It may be from the factory but I don't think its to spec. It look like someone tried to "beef" it up to due to some play in the shift.
Also there is a broken tab under the upper section of the column. The tab appears to be some sort of stop for the gear shift. Lots of metal shaving in there as well.
I am looking for advice. Should I continue to tear it down or just seek out a replacement.
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MetalShavings.jpg (56.17 KB)
Removed the steering indicator thingamabob and on the underside I found a piece of wire wrapped about it. It may be from the factory but I don't think its to spec. It look like someone tried to "beef" it up to due to some play in the shift.
Also there is a broken tab under the upper section of the column. The tab appears to be some sort of stop for the gear shift. Lots of metal shaving in there as well.
I am looking for advice. Should I continue to tear it down or just seek out a replacement.
Attach file:
SteeringIndicator.jpg (50.42 KB) SteeringIndicator2.jpg (41.84 KB) BrokenTab.jpg (56.36 KB)
MetalShavings.jpg (56.17 KB)
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