Stator tube

[classic225]

Hi Guys,

On fitting the stator tube I did notice that it has a cut on one end. I would think that this side is the steering wheel side, if not I think the olive would not be able to seal on the tube....but I'm not sure.

Does the tube sits flush with the steering column or does it need to go deeper. And how far does it comes out at the bottom? The tube came in a box with the car..so for all I know I'm trying to fit a curtain rod into my steering box.

Yves

[Lebro]

The slit in one end is correct, it is there to allow the horn / indicator assembly to lock into the tube with a corresponding key.

To fit you 1st need to assemble the horn / indicator stuff, with the loom / wires connected, the pass the wires down the stator tube all the way, then push the two parts together fitting the key into the slot, then slide the whole thing down through the steering wheel as far as it will go.

Then with the indicator switch central & at the top, & the wheel at the straight ahead position, tighten up the 3 grub screws behind the wheel to clamp the metal disk to the wheel (this will have to be rotated first to get the self cancelling to be in the right place).

Finally slide the olive, & brass nut onto the bottom of the tube, & tighten up till the horn / indicator assy cannot be easily rotated.

Fill steering box with oil & check for leaks, connect the wires to the main loom

 

Bob.

[classic225]

Thanks Bob!

 

Yves