Steering Lock Limiting Spacer

[gerrym]

For the non pinion side of the steering rack, I've made up a spacer as per the Lotus Manual (fig 8 section .

The internal diameter of the spacer is shown as 0.844" or 21.43mm. The spacer is 44.45mm long.

Has anyone fitted, made or measured one of the spacers? It seems to be a massive clearance compared to the rack tube, ie about 1mm diametral clearance. Is this right?

Regards

Gerry