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TR6 Corona boredom relief - Steering Wheel Bushings

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Gliderman8

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Since I'm home and looking to keep busy, I decided to tackle a long dreaded repair to the excessive movement in my steering column.
On Friday I finally got it done. A job that I thought was going to be a nightmare turned out not so bad after all.
I left the old bushings in place and installed new delrin bushings on the top and bottom of the steering shaft.
No more squeaks, no more movement.
The part I found most difficult was the removal and reinstalling of the turn signal cancelling clip.
Pic below shows steering shaft pulled out ready for cleaning with some steel wool and solvent prior to sliding the new bushing on.

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A lot of people now are getting a taste of what retirement might be like
 
poolboy said:
A lot of people now are getting a taste of what retirement might be like
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That is exactly what I told my wife who is still working. I said "welcome to my world".
 
I retired 20 years ago. Just before I did, I had a talk with a fellow who had a few retirement years under his belt....I'll never forget a phrase he used "Too Much Togetherness".....it happens sometimes.
Your sports car can be an escape vehicle.
 
Wrenching is definitely a great option as we are spending more time at home.

I did my steering wheel bushes the same way, just slid them on without dismantling everything. Was amazed at the difference it made, whole steering feel went from sloppy to precise.
 
glemon said:
Wrenching is definitely a great option as we are spending more time at home.

I did my steering wheel bushes the same way, just slid them on without dismantling everything. Was amazed at the difference it made, whole steering feel went from sloppy to precise.
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yes, I found the same difference.... I should have done it when I did the frame-off restoration.
 
I drove a TR4a for about ten years, and my TR250 for several years after I restored it before (I think through this forum) I got the idea to do the bushings. I thought they "just all were like that"
 
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