steering column info

71dub Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 6 Oct 2012, 11:13 am

#925292

Hi guys can any advise where i can get info on replacing the top bearing on the steering column on a 1971 super bug .The shaft moves up and down an i found bits broken plastic type stuff when steering wheel removed.I have a new top bearing to replace old one is there anything else i need.
regards barrie

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 6 Oct 2012, 11:16 am

#925294

i think the old man got the one to replace mine from tooleys.
most places carry them.

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 6 Oct 2012, 1:11 pm

#925304

You'll most likely find the bearing is ok, they don't normally go bad, its only the plastic bushing that centers the steering shaft in the bearing disintergrates over 41 years and you get that play.

Before you go to all the effort of replacing the bearing try it with a new bushing.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-111-535D

71dub Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 6 Oct 2012, 9:05 pm

#925396

Thanks joel yes bush is shagged will need to get new one will try micks on monday