'73 T&T Steering Column Bumpers and Spacers... Calling Jim Shea
03-06-2012, 08:08 PM
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'73 T&T Steering Column Bumpers and Spacers... Calling Jim Shea
I've finally gotten around to re-assembling my T&T steering column. I'm to the point where I'm installing horn contacts and steering wheel. But the next step in Jim's detailed papers say...
I already have the C-clip installed. But, my column did not have a bumper or spacers. Other than eliminating the "metallic clunk", do they serve any other purpose? I found one vendor that has them listed as 1969-1982 Bumper Kit, telescopic steering column upper hub for $8. Just trying to figure out if I need to order it and wait to finish the assembly. Thanks...
Reassembly C-clip Retainer, Bumper, and Spacers
Now, remove the “star” screw/set screw so that you can install the c-clip plastic retainer #1 with the single tab opposite the small lobe on the carrier #4. Snap the retainer over the C-clip and install the bumper and spacers.
Note some people omit the bumper and spacers. This will allow the column to telescope forward another ¼ inch or so. You will hear a metallic clunk at the end of travel.
Now, remove the “star” screw/set screw so that you can install the c-clip plastic retainer #1 with the single tab opposite the small lobe on the carrier #4. Snap the retainer over the C-clip and install the bumper and spacers.
Note some people omit the bumper and spacers. This will allow the column to telescope forward another ¼ inch or so. You will hear a metallic clunk at the end of travel.
03-06-2012, 09:14 PM
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In figure E-2 ... you'll see what Jim is talking about. The black bumper was made from heater hose, 3/4 id and the length is 5/8". That should stop your thud when you collapse the column.
