Fexible coupling

[whatmore179]

Trying to fit the flexible coupling ( steering column) and having a nightmare.

I'm using a jubilee to compress it but I just can't get the final bolt in.

Any tips to stop me from pulling my hair out.

I've given up for today.

Steve

Edited August 26, 2017 by whatmore179

[RogerH]

Hi Steve,

I've never used the jubilee clip method.

My way - put the hole at the 12-o-clock position that you want to put the bolt in.

Insert the bolt into the plain hole

Using a 1/2" AF socket and wrench push the bolt in and lever it into alignment.

When aligned start tightening.

 

Never fails

 

Roger

[Waldi]

I used a small C-clamp last month, that worked well.

Non-technical: Have a beer tonight, and give it another try tomorrow.

Can mail you a picture from my mobile, have no access to my pc now, so a bit hard to upload a picture.

Waldi

Edited August 26, 2017 by Waldi

[aardvark]

Hello Steve. I used a pair of mole grips to compress the rubber. Then tried to line up both sides using an Allen key. It worked but it's a bu$$er of a job! Good luck - dave

[Geko]

I'm wondering what can go wrong with the jubilee clip method? Done it few times without problem. What about using heat to soften the rubber ?

[whatmore179]

Thanks for the advice.

I haven't tried heat to soften the rubber....il try tomorrow

Is it advisable to tighten up the 3 bolts or to leave until the end when the 4th is in.

When I have the 3 in the 4 is miles out. When I tighten up the jubilee clip to line up it moves away from the upper column

and I can't get the thread to bite because it's not all square.

Steve

[Geko]

I seem to remember that the worm gear should be seated on one of the alloy blocks for the jubilee clip to compress the rubber evenly

[Waldi]

Steve,

Do not forget the earth wire for proper grounding of the horn.

Also the bolts should be wire-locked once the bolts are tightened.

Waldi

[whatmore179]

Success. I bought a small clamp to pull the final bolt holes together so as to not cross thread.

A new earth wire and horn works. Also lock wired.

Now to get out and enjoy.

Thanks for all advice and help

Steve

Edited August 27, 2017 by whatmore179