Steering Issues

[Stuartl 6]

My Exmo suddenly developed a very 'notchy' feel through the steering column last year and I have now found out what it is.

 

Where the 'steering shaft' exits the pedal box into the engine bay it goes through a hold in the bulkhead approx 35mm diameter.

 

From what I can see (obviously not easy to see) the only way any sideways movement in the shaft was stopped was by a rubber grommet effectively reducing the size of the hole in the bulkhead to a snug (ish) fit around the shaft. The grommet has now disintegrated leaving the steering response, err, 'interesting'.

 

Does anyone have any pics or ideas on a decent bracket that can clamp round the column?

 

Thanks in anticipation!

 

Stuart

[Grim 304]

Voila!

http://nw.rhocar.org...ering_shaft.htm

 

I got mine off ebay by searching for go kart wheel bearings, works like a charm

[Snapperpaul 441]

The bearing modification makes sooo much difference

Buy it

[Stuartl 6]

Cheers chaps, got an email back from the suppliers and I can get one for just over £20 with postage :-)

 

 

 

Thanks again!

[Peter Bell 113]

Are you sure it's not the uj at the rack end seizing up?

[fry61 1,260]

Stuart, can't P.M is your box full?

[Stuartl 6]

Don't think so bob but I will check

[Stuartl 6]

Try now

[maccavvy 377]

what and where is the supplier of this bearing ?

 

[fry61 1,260]

Try now

Have just tried to send a post to your box with-out sucess.

[Stuartl 6]

Maccavy I will look out the email later for you.

 

Bob, not sure hey you can't pm. Email stuartlathey@hotmail.com if you like!

[mower man 545]

what and where is the supplier of this bearing ?

Part numbers and at least one supplier on NW site ,my favourite supplier in S York is City bearings and seals in Sheffield ,good prices and good service mower man

[Andi 473]

Had a similar situation with the plastic holder thingy slipping out of the bulk head. I temporarily put a jubilee clip round the shaft tight up to the bulkhead until the go kart bearing turned up. The bearing is still sitting on the workbench 3 years later.

 

Andi

[maccavvy 377]

Part numbers and at least one supplier on NW site ,my favourite supplier in S York is City bearings and seals in Sheffield ,good prices and good service mower man

 

so if i call them and ask for this part number ill be sorted SLFL25 .??

[keith kelly 359]

i google the part number and found these! £17.29 delivered

 

http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/SLFL25_LDK_Pressed_Steel_Flange_Bearing-8155-p