Steering Column Seal

[bcmc33]

What is meant to be used to seal the steering column at the bulkhead (firewall)?
I've just noticed that my Sprint has nothing to seal the hole around the column.


Brian Clarke

[types26/36]

From memory there is a "metal ring" that fits around the shaft, it is stepped to accept a felt seal and is held in place by a couple of self tapping screws.
I think it has to be fitted over the shaft when the shaft is out as it is not split so the shaft has to be passed through it.

[Elanman99]

When new my S4 had a small rectangular plate with a central clearance hole (about 1" diameter) and two smaller fixing holes. This plate was fastened to the firewall with self tappers so that it trapped a bit of rubber sheet that the column passed through.

Ian Phillips

[Emma-Knight]

You might find it at a Triumph dealer - its a Triumph part
I've seen it in their part list

Anna

[bcmc33]

Thank you Emma, found it on a Spitfire list. It appears to be a flat rubber seal held by a metal retainer. I'll get them, and then figure out how to fit it.



Brian Clarke