Steering Column Seal

PostPost by: bcmc33 » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:04 pm

What is meant to be used to seal the steering column at the bulkhead (firewall)?
I've just noticed that my Sprint has nothing to seal the hole around the column.


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PostPost by: types26/36 » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:49 pm

From memory there is a "metal ring" that fits around the shaft, it is stepped to accept a felt seal and is held in place by a couple of self tapping screws.
I think it has to be fitted over the shaft when the shaft is out as it is not split so the shaft has to be passed through it.
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PostPost by: Elanman99 » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:24 pm

When new my S4 had a small rectangular plate with a central clearance hole (about 1" diameter) and two smaller fixing holes. This plate was fastened to the firewall with self tappers so that it trapped a bit of rubber sheet that the column passed through.

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PostPost by: Emma-Knight » Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:03 pm

You might find it at a Triumph dealer - its a Triumph part :idea:
I've seen it in their part list

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PostPost by: bcmc33 » Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:10 am

Thank you Emma, found it on a Spitfire list. It appears to be a flat rubber seal held by a metal retainer. I'll get them, and then figure out how to fit it.



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