I like the idea of making my own column using a splined shaft running in roller bearings, and with a direction indicator switch mounted on the
dashboard. I know some Westfields are like this.
I don't like the look of Sierra columns, and I think it would look neater, and make the wiring easier, to have all the switches on the dasboard
(I won't be having a windscreen).
Things is, where can I get a shaft that will run in generic bearings and yet will have the right kind of splines for mounting the steering wheel? I
would be using a collapsible boss BTW. I did think of using a removable wheel because they come with a bit you can weld onto a 3/4 inch shaft, but
apparently that's a doubtful for the IVA.
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Originally posted by interestedparty
I like the idea of making my own column using a splined shaft running in roller bearings,
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Originally posted by interestedparty and with a direction indicator switch mounted on the dashboard. I know some Westfields are like this.
I don't like the look of Sierra columns, and I think it would look neater, and make the wiring easier, to have all the switches on the dasboard (I won't be having a windscreen).
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Originally posted by interestedpartyThings is, where can I get a shaft that will run in generic bearings
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Originally posted by interestedpartyand yet will have the right kind of splines for mounting the steering wheel?
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Originally posted by interestedpartyI would be using a collapsible boss BTW.
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Originally posted by interestedpartyI did think of using a removable wheel because they come with a bit you can weld onto a 3/4 inch shaft, but apparently that's a doubtful for the IVA.
I was thinking of bearing like this, I assume they have rollers insided but maybe they are ball bearings, buut that probably doesn't matter
anyway
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Housings+&+Inserts-Housings/c16_17/p22933/SBPP204-12+Pressed+Steel+Pillow+Block+Housing+with+3/4+inch+Insert/prod
uct_info.html
Most steering wheels come with a collapsible boss these days, I know the Mountney ones do, it means you don't have to have a collapsble section
in the column itself, as long as the whole steering system is 'protective'
What can you buy splined onto the shaft without welding? Do you mean the bit that takes the removable wheel, cos I don't want a removable wheel,
I want the shaft with splines on.
I have a Mountney steering wheel and boss and the boss is not collapsible, it's solid al.al. The splines are not generic, they vary according to
column being used.
I think you will have a problem come IVA time with a tailor made steering column, it says in the manual that it must be of an approved standard
(marked or documentary evidence
Here's section 14 note 3 from the manual:-
The steering control and column assembly must provide adequate protection to the driver by absorbing energy from a driver-steering wheel impact. This
is the case if the steering control has an approval (evidence may be markings or documents), or is similar to an approved steering control. The
vehicle should be assessed using the material in Annex 1.
can you reach your dashboard (to turn indicators on) with your harness on?
I can reach the dashboard, I'll make sure of it, and won't even need a long stalk switch because I'll set it all up so the wheel doesnt
come out too far from the dashboard to far. I've got a lot of choice over where the scuttle goes etc, and if I find it's a problem I will
have an extending back area o n the dashboard to contain the direction and other needed switches like horn, lights etc
Anyway, Ive kept searching and found the answer, it should have been obvious to me, but there you go, exactly what I want, including a lock and keys
for £115
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/shop/product.asp?numPageStartPosition=6&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID
=72&P_ID=160
and the matching wheel with collapsible boss is only another £80 (I've seen them and they look really smart) so looks like that is what I will be
doing.
Don't know why the link wont work, I copied it from the Westfield site, anyway it's in the steering section
[Edited on 24/7/10 by interestedparty]
[Edited on 24/7/10 by interestedparty]
Won't you also need the lower steering column section for another £72?
I too never liked the looks of the sierra shaft.
Vauxhall stuff looks a lot neater.
My mate has a Honda engined Dax that needed an extra u/j to get round the exhaust. He did that with mostly Vauxhall bits,
though he did have to cut one shaft to length and have the end splined.
I followed Uncle Ron's advice for alternatives in "the book" and used the Nova column.
The end is female, so just needs a male shaft with two flats on it, so nice and easy to make. (or get made)
Cheers
Paul G