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Update.....Modified Steering Bush
Bumble - 17/2/10 at 06:29 PM

Quick update to my recent post about play in the ford standard steering bush. From the usual excellent advice on here, bought a proper spherical bearing and housing - £10.80n including delivery.

Fitted tonight was very easy...see pics. I'll make up some angled spacers tomorrow to brace the bracket against the bulkhead then job done but you get the idea from these pics.

There's now no play in the bush / column and it feels much smoother. Thanks to all who "steered" me (sorry) to take this option rather than just replace the ford plastic / rubber bush.
Matt



Matt

Bumble - 17/2/10 at 06:29 PM

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Bumble - 17/2/10 at 06:30 PM

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doddy - 17/2/10 at 06:36 PM

looks good where did you get it from

Bumble - 17/2/10 at 06:40 PM

From previous post.............

Thanks everyone, I bought a 1" version (ref SBPFL205-16) from www.simplybearings.co.uk
£10.85 delivered.
I'll post some pics when it arrives and is fitted.
Cheers,
Matt

omega0684 - 17/2/10 at 06:48 PM

interesting inlet manifold ??????? are they made of fuel resistant rubber? where did you get them from?

Bumble - 17/2/10 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by omega0684
interesting inlet manifold ??????? are they made of fuel resistant rubber? where did you get them from?


Oi what's wrong with my manifold??????.....from the pic you can't really see it. There's actually a laser cut steel manifold that butts up directly to the TB's. The Silicone hose is just a felxible link between the two.
Silicone hose is from Artel Motorsport....excellent quality and good prices.
Cheers,
Matt