[DeTomaso] Steering *column* wobble

[Jim Gray]

I put the quarter inch bolt through the two column halves years ago.  Also not convinced of the effectiveness.  I’ll re-read the article.  It’s probably that I forgot to reinstall the upper bushing.  I have a new one on the shelf, so will start there.

I thought Wilkinson at some time had some clips made of metal that could be coaxed into place with the appropriate hammer.  Maybe not??

Thanks,
Jim

From: MikeLDrew at aol.com 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:34 PM
To: grayjim at cox.net 
Cc: detomaso at poca.com 
Subject: Re: Steering *column* wobble


In a message dated 12/14/14 11 35 15, grayjim at cox.net writes:



  Not exactly wheel wobble............... but my steering column always feels
  like it has some up & down play and wants to rattle at times.  I've had the
  column down several times for different projects and I've checked the
  tightness of the 4 bolts that hold the column up and they are quite tight.

  Any suggestions to make the column more stable?



>>>You betcha!

See attached article I wrote some years back, which addresses all of your concerns. :>)

Unfortunately the steering shaft clips are no longer available from Wilkinson.  Perhaps if enough people asked for them, he would put them back into production?

It's worth noting that the technique I used of bolting the male and female slider pieces together, has since proven to be pretty ineffective on my car.  Mine needs to be addressed again, and I will probably remove the assembly from the car and then smash it back into proper shape with a 60 ton press (20 ton isn't nearly strong enough), which is Wilkinson's technique.  Might put a small tack weld here and there too while I'm at it....

Mike
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   I put the quarter inch bolt through the two column halves years ago.
   Also not convinced of the effectiveness.  Iall re-read the article.
   Itas probably that I forgot to reinstall the upper bushing.  I have a
   new one on the shelf, so will start there.

   I thought Wilkinson at some time had some clips made of metal that
   could be coaxed into place with the appropriate hammer.  Maybe not??

   Thanks,
   Jim

   From: [1]MikeLDrew at aol.com
   Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:34 PM
   To: [2]grayjim at cox.net
   Cc: [3]detomaso at poca.com
   Subject: Re: Steering *column* wobble

   In a message dated 12/14/14 11 35 15, grayjim at cox.net writes:

     Not exactly wheel wobble............... but my steering column
     always feels
     like it has some up & down play and wants to rattle at times.  I've
     had the
     column down several times for different projects and I've checked
     the
     tightness of the 4 bolts that hold the column up and they are quite
     tight.
     Any suggestions to make the column more stable?

   >>>You betcha!
   See attached article I wrote some years back, which addresses all of
   your concerns. :>)
   Unfortunately the steering shaft clips are no longer available from
   Wilkinson.  Perhaps if enough people asked for them, he would put them
   back into production?
   It's worth noting that the technique I used of bolting the male and
   female slider pieces together, has since proven to be pretty
   ineffective on my car.  Mine needs to be addressed again, and I will
   probably remove the assembly from the car and then smash it back into
   proper shape with a 60 ton press (20 ton isn't nearly strong enough),
   which is Wilkinson's technique.  Might put a small tack weld here and
   there too while I'm at it....
   Mike

References

   1. mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com
   2. mailto:grayjim at cox.net
   3. mailto:detomaso at poca.com