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BN1 Steering Wheel

Healeysince59

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I am finishing up the restoration of a '54 BN1 that someone else started about 20 years ago. Among the new parts that came with the project is a pristine/new steering wheel. This week when I went to install it, guess what - it doesn't fit. The female spline diameter of the steering wheel is smaller than the steering column spline. I tried 2 old wheels that I have and they are measurably larger and fit fine. Other than the spline fit, the wheel appears to be a non-adjustable Healey steering wheel.

I found a very old invoice that came with the car that shows this wheel was purchased 12/14/89. The supplier still has it listed under the same part number so I am going to order another one and hope for the best. I won't wait 19 years to see if it fits.

My bottom line question is, does anyone have an idea what this wheel fits so someone can make use of it?



Marv J
 
Explain the situation to the company when you order the new one. Maybe they can lend you some incite.

Are the old ones beyond restoring?
 
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