Steering Wheel & Controls

[Hawkscoach]

BN4 1959 late-production 100-6 with overdrive.

First off, it now runs or the first time since I started the FULL restoration about 8 years ago! Wow, what sound. Unfortunately, the steering wheel had been replaced with (I don't know what it came from) and controls are missing/broken or rubbish. Like most of this project, I am trying to figure what I need. Best I can tell, it should be a non-adjustable. I checked eBay and MOSS, but not really certain what I need. Can anyone help?

Moss shows a control unit, but it is over $1,000 (and I would still need the wheel). Also, if I don't get it right, I could be out a lot of money. And yes, I have spent a lot so far. I tried to attach an pic, hopefully, it worked?

Thanks for any help.

Doug

 

[British_Recovery]

How about a close up of the end of the column where it exits the dash? What is in the column as far as a stator tube - needed to seal the lower end of the steering box? Photo of the bottom end as well, please.

 

[Keoke]

Why not ask Bruce @ Healey surgeons in MD if he has a complete wheel for your car?

 

[Hawkscoach]

thank you for the replies! I contacted Healey Surgeons (Bruce had rebuilt my trans). they do not have a used unit but sent me some information and diagrams. I am attaching a few past pics that may help. I first need to know if I have an adjustable or non-adjustable setup. most everything was gone so any help is appreciated.

Regards,

Doug

 

[steveg]

Doug,
The Moss catalog can explain many of the questions you'll have. Online version at link below.

The adjustable column has splines all the way to the end with a small groove around the peripery for the circlip that holds the steering wheel in place.
The non-adjustable has threads and a nut at the very end.

https://mossmotors.com/austin-healey-100-100-6-3000

 

[steveg]

Also, if you don't have one, get the "Complete Official Austin Healey 100 Six and 3000" manual, available used or new on Amazon; used on ABE Books.