Quick release system LOCKED !
Quick release system UNLOCKED !
Quick release system RELEASED !
The lever is springloaded, the hex connector is welded to the steering column.
Prior to mount, the hex connector welded to the steering column and the upper bearing with two half bearing shelves. The connecting rod to join the hex part with the steering shaft was turned on a lathe and the bearing surface is now integrated.
The lower bearing made out of brass on the lathe.
Different bolt circles on steering wheel and quick release hub ask for an intermediate adaptor plate to bolt the steering wheel to the hub. Turned out of aluminium.
The steering system is almost completely new and bespoke for my car. The selected heavy duty steel for the column parts and the newly designed bearings are a safe construction. The added quick release system might appear superfluous, but is a very useful goodie adding some more race feeling.
Cheers.
Hi, long shot but can you remember what quick-release fitting you used? - Someone stole my steering wheel and I have the same Hex fitting on the column. Many thanks, Tom
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