steering column bush?

[arthur67]

Hi slowly getting on with jobs on my E-Bay bargain +2s130/5.I have just noticed today that where the steering column fits through the body there appears to be something missing is there supposed to be a bush or grommet
fitted there.
I sold my last +2 in 1986 and I must say I am quite shocked by the price of the spares.I think I paid ?30 for a set of rotoflex couplings in 1985 and now they are about ?350 that is some price hike.
Thanks for any help Arthur.

[mbell]

Yes, can't find it in the part diagram thou. I believe it is a metal+rubber comb piece. If i remember I'll try take a picture of it as I have my carbs off at the minute.

[mbell]

Here is a picture. You can see the Bush/plate next to the hand brake cable.

[arthur67]

Thanks for that info and such a quick response.Where do you think I could get one at the NEC show maybe?
Thanks again Arthur

[PeterK]

My late Plus 2 looked like that, but I refitted the cover plate with it rotated so that the steering and the handbrake cable passed through the plate. I use some 3mm rubber matting to make a gasket.

If you want a rubber gasket just to cover the steering column, then Sue Miller sells them.
Peter