Steering pieces not fitting together right

leethegeek · Apr 6th, 2014, 19:00

I have a 1969 142 that i'm trying to get working and i have a problem with the spacing of the steering components. In this picture you can see that the pieces do not fit together all the way.

The other end is as far towards the steering box as I can get it as you can see in this pic.

I noticed that there is a spring showing in the first pic through a gap about the same size as i need to close, is there something in the steering column that i need to adjust?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

arcturus · Apr 6th, 2014, 20:26

If I have time tomorrow I will post a photo of how it should be. Have a hospital appointment, depends on how long they keep me waiting.

leethegeek · Apr 7th, 2014, 06:19

That would be awesome, thank you

swedishandgerman · Apr 7th, 2014, 14:24

This looks similar to the late type Amazon column and I can remember and have found the thread of someone having a similar problem:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=135080&page=2

Looks like you have to give the old sleeves a blimin' good whack to get them out before offering up the new bushes

arcturus · Apr 7th, 2014, 15:50

Managed to shoot a few quick shots.Hope it helps It might be different to yours as I have electric PAS.
BTW, where did you get the new bushes?

leethegeek · Apr 7th, 2014, 17:33

Interesting that the design of yours is so different, and it seems to accommodate for adjustment in the direction I am having problems with. This car definitely has some strange things about it so at this point I'm wondering if it simply has the wrong parts scavenged from other cars.

I got the bushings from here http://www.ipdusa.com/products/4742/...nkage-bushings

Billy Smalls · Apr 10th, 2014, 12:15

I think Arcturus' is a LHD mind you.....

I'll have a look at mind later too

and well done for saving us all time seraching for bushes!!!! much appreciated

good luck

arcturus · Apr 10th, 2014, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Smalls

I think Arcturus' is a LHD mind you.....

I'll have a look at mind later too

and well done for saving us all time seraching for bushes!!!! much appreciated

good luck

Yes,it is.

emtee · Apr 10th, 2014, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by leethegeek

I have a 1969 142 that i'm trying to get working and i have a problem with the spacing of the steering components. In this picture you can see that the pieces do not fit together all the way.

I've just been and taken a look at mine. It's RHD but should be similar. Looks like maybe the coupling on the steering box has slid further down towards the box than it should be? There's definitely more of the splined shaft on my steering box showing below the coupling than in your pics.

*EDIT* having looked back at your pics, it looks like the coupling maybe needs to move further onto the steering box, as you said. Strange...

Pics of mine attached...

emtee · Apr 10th, 2014, 13:56

I notice you said that you were trying to get this car 'working'. Was the steering column fully functional before you started to replace the bushes?

Apr 6th, 2014, 19:00	#1
leethegeek New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2014 00:20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Monterey	Steering pieces not fitting together right I have a 1969 142 that i'm trying to get working and i have a problem with the spacing of the steering components. In this picture you can see that the pieces do not fit together all the way. The other end is as far towards the steering box as I can get it as you can see in this pic. I noticed that there is a spring showing in the first pic through a gap about the same size as i need to close, is there something in the steering column that i need to adjust? Thanks for any help you can give me.

Apr 6th, 2014, 20:26	#2
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:58 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	If I have time tomorrow I will post a photo of how it should be. Have a hospital appointment, depends on how long they keep me waiting. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	This looks similar to the late type Amazon column and I can remember and have found the thread of someone having a similar problem: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=135080&page=2 Looks like you have to give the old sleeves a blimin' good whack to get them out before offering up the new bushes __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Apr 10th, 2014, 12:15	#7
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	I think Arcturus' is a LHD mind you..... I'll have a look at mind later too and well done for saving us all time seraching for bushes!!!! much appreciated good luck __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Apr 7th, 2014, 06:19	#3
leethegeek New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2014 00:20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Monterey	That would be awesome, thank you

Apr 7th, 2014, 17:33	#6
leethegeek New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2014 00:20 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Monterey	Interesting that the design of yours is so different, and it seems to accommodate for adjustment in the direction I am having problems with. This car definitely has some strange things about it so at this point I'm wondering if it simply has the wrong parts scavenged from other cars. I got the bushings from here http://www.ipdusa.com/products/4742/...nkage-bushings

Apr 10th, 2014, 13:56	#10
emtee Old Fart Last Online: Aug 9th, 2020 16:13 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sheffield	I notice you said that you were trying to get this car 'working'. Was the steering column fully functional before you started to replace the bushes?

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