SherpaPilot
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I'm into week 2 of the "easy job" of restoring my TR6 steering column. All of my initial vertical looseness in the column was caused by the failure of the forward mounting platform. Using the Moss recommendation, I constructed a simple mount using angle iron and a "U" clamp to replace this mount. I thought the reassembly would be an easy job but once again ran into a few problems. Not only does the forward clamp secure the column to the firewall but it also connects the aft clamp (near the dash) to the forward mount. Due to the angles designed into the firewall, the forward clamp is difficult to align with the column. This makes the installation of the dual tie strap between the two mounts very difficult.
My question (and hopefully my last one) is: What does this tie strap really do? Is it necessary to tie the column between the front and rear? Would it be safe to leave this part off the assembly? I know some of you guys have done this job before and know what I'm talking about. If you have any advice, I would be receptive. Thanks again. Once I see a little success in this job, I'll be buying the beer. I'll post a picture I downloaded of the part in question.
Don
My question (and hopefully my last one) is: What does this tie strap really do? Is it necessary to tie the column between the front and rear? Would it be safe to leave this part off the assembly? I know some of you guys have done this job before and know what I'm talking about. If you have any advice, I would be receptive. Thanks again. Once I see a little success in this job, I'll be buying the beer. I'll post a picture I downloaded of the part in question.
Don
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