SteveWallace
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 06:35 PM |
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steering column
I'm after some advice on fixing my sierra steering column to my Viento chassis. Basically, the fixing on the column that I have has two fairly
large diameter holes whereas the mounting point on the chassis takes M8 bolts.
I guess that I need some sort of bush with an M8 hole, but I got the column off e-bay some time ago and did not notice that I needed something
else.
Is this something that I will need to make or is there somewhere that I can buy a standard part.
There is something wrong with my Locost account so I cannot post pictures at the moment. I will try to register as a new user and post a pic.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 06:40 PM |
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They are bolted in the sierra like this with a couple of washers. I turned up some brass bushes for mine.
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pewe
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 06:45 PM |
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If the fixing on the column mounting is the pressed steel one why don't you make up a U shaped plate to fit under it with a wing at either side.
Providing it's narrow enough to fit inside the pressing edges that face downwards it won't move and it's then located by those same
edges.
Drill your M8 holes through the plate to match the chassis mounting - QED?
Cheers, Pewe 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 06:53 PM |
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A long time ago now, but seem to recall putting some m8 washers ( or someting else?) in the larger mounting holes on the cloumn. and a big washer on
top.
doint think there is a standard part.
Paul
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iceman26
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 06:57 PM |
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you can cet some top hats for it i think i have some in the garage i will go and have a quick look for you
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iceman26
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 07:04 PM |
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this is what you need
 
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SteveWallace
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 07:10 PM |
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They look like they are exactly what I need. I've just checked and the diameter of the holes is 19mm. Do you know where I could get some from,
or did you make them yourself?
Paul - I've just tried your washer idea amd the M8s that I have are too small an OD but perhaps some type A washers will be the right size. A
trip to Screwfix tomorrow morning might be in order unless I can find some top hats
Steve
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SteveWallace
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 07:17 PM |
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Hopefully this will have the pic attached
 
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iceman26
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| posted on 18/9/10 at 07:27 PM |
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you have u2u
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phil4521
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| posted on 19/9/10 at 08:30 PM |
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M8 washers do the same job.
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stevegough
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| posted on 19/9/10 at 10:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveWallace
Hopefully this will have the pic attached
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Well done, Steve (uploading the photo I mean).
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Jimfin
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| posted on 20/9/10 at 06:16 PM |
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It should have metalastic top hats fitted as per this - which is a spare if you are interested
[Edited on 20/9/10 by Jimfin]
[Edited on 20/9/10 by Jimfin]
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