Steering column woes

[Adrian Southgate]

Right then brainboxes... Top bearing on an escort column comprises of two parts. outer sleeve bearing with inner race fitted and a spring clip which appears to go between the bearing and the column.

I need a spring clip in good condition. 

I have three outer bearings + the one fitted in the column and the 'duff' one I took out (which wasn't duff, just missing the little spring clip). If no one has one I will have to make some sort of shim from stainless as there is too much play without it even with a new bearing.

If anyone else needs a new bearing let me know and we can haggle :-) They are about £25 on ebay without the spring clip which is taking the proverbial.

[Big Vern]

Triumph TR7 lower link (TKC1084) and standard length herald lower column work well on the earlier cars.

[Adrian Southgate]

How far back did your steering rack move?

[Dave Adams]

A little more at about 1 - 1 1/2 inches

[Adrian Southgate]

In which case i would say the uj's did what they were designed to do and deflected the impact.