Humbug
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 posted on 15/10/06 at 08:44 PM |
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Questions about Sierra adjustable column
I've seen this adjustable column on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-SIERRA-XR4x4-ADJUSTABLE-STEERING-COLUMN_W0QQitemZ260041234436QQihZ016QQcategoryZ21654QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem<
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Does anyone know:
1. will it extend longer than the standard one (I need my wheel closer to my chest)?
2. will the fixed column shroud and switches fit?
Thanks
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stevec
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 09:01 PM |
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Do they extend? Have I missed something on mine?
Steve.
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zzr1100rick
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 09:12 PM |
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yes they extend if you pull it and no surrounds are different no hole for adjuster lever switches are the same if same type of switches fitted
to both ie earth switched or positive switch
[Edited on 15/10/06 by zzr1100rick]
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 09:28 PM |
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Yep, give it a tug and you will find it extends all right 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Humbug
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 09:35 PM |
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I am pretty sure at least some do extend for reach... the picture in the ebay ad has a slot which looks like the in-out adjustment visible just below
the lever
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 09:57 PM |
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You can see the range of adjustment here
 
Rescued attachment column hinge 2.JPG
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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caber
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| posted on 15/10/06 at 11:10 PM |
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Mine does have pull adjustment though it seems intent on pulling the rubber/plastic bush apart at the moment! There is a triangular section in the
column that is sleeved with some kind of white nylon, I presume the extension movement should be hapening here?
Caber
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StevieB
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| posted on 16/10/06 at 07:50 AM |
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I've stripped all of the adjustment mechanism away from my column, leaving me with the minnimal bits left - I can still adjust it using the
bolts, but it can't be easily adjusted on the move.
As I'm the only person driving it anyway, it just means I can get the perfect position for myself.
PS - It also adjusts for reach and height (or, at least it did!)
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/10/06 at 10:15 AM |
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Up, down, in, out.
Mine goes about 2" in both directions. It doesn't sound much but it keeps us amused 
 
Rescued attachment columnadjust.JPG
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Humbug
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| posted on 16/10/06 at 08:41 PM |
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Problem solved (and at zero cost)! On my other thread (on steering wheel spacer) someone suggested undoing tne column clamp and moving the column.
D'oh! I moved the column 3cm back, so that should be a lot better.
Thanks for the suggestions anyway
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/10/06 at 11:19 PM |
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That was me..
That's how I did it on my car, you could get a steering wheel with more dish to it if you need a bit more.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Humbug
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| posted on 17/10/06 at 05:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
That's how I did it on my car, you could get a steering wheel with more dish to it if you need a bit more.
Yes, it was you! thanks
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