Topic: Play in Steering Shaft '65

[Skyway65]

I'm getting ready to put the steering wheel back on.  But first I discoveered about 1/4" of play (up and down) on the steering shaft that comes up from the gear box through the painted tube.  Did I miss a spacer when I put it back together?

So the question is, what holds the shaft snug in the steering column between the steering wheel and the steering gear?  TIA--

[CharlesTurner]

There's a conical sleeve that fits over the shaft and rides up against the collar bearing that gets put in before the long spring.

[Skyway65]

Thanks Charles.  Is that part #3518 in the Osborne Chassis manual on page 44?  That looked like something I didn't have! 

[CharlesTurner]

I don't have the manuals handy, but if you see a small piece that fits between the bearing and spring, it has the be the sleeve.

[Skyway65]

Thanks Charles.  Like anything else it's easy when you know what you're looking for.

[C5ZZ]

Gary,
Did you find yours?

If not leave me a PM, I'll be
glad to send you one.

[Skyway65]

Thanks for the offer-I found what I needed.