 Height of needle bearing unit in the lower steering shaft, New part shorter than old part |
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| Chaznaster |
 Jan 17 2024, 06:28 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 22-November 15 From: Concord, MA Member No.: 19,389 Region Association: North East States 
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I received a new lower steering shaft needle bearing/bushing today from the Bird. On a whim, I compared it to the old one and the new one is a good 6mm shorter (see below).
Looking at how the mounting works, I think it will hit the sweet spot where the bearings ride on the machined bit in the lower shaft itself. So it might not be a big deal. However, I'd prefer not to put everything back together only to find it causes a problem ... Has anyone seen this before? Would you install the part or return it and find one of the taller version? Fortunately there are a number of suppliers who make this part. Many Thanks.  |
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| Chaznaster |
Jan 19 2024, 07:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 22-November 15 From: Concord, MA Member No.: 19,389 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Chaznaster @ Jan 17 2024, 07:28 PM)  I received a new lower steering shaft needle bearing/bushing today from the Bird. On a whim, I compared it to the old one and the new one is a good 6mm shorter (see below). Looking at how the mounting works, I think it will hit the sweet spot where the bearings ride on the machined bit in the lower shaft itself. So it might not be a big deal. However, I'd prefer not to put everything back together only to find it causes a problem ... Has anyone seen this before? Would you install the part or return it and find one of the taller version? Fortunately there are a number of suppliers who make this part. Many Thanks. Bumping this. Has anyone run into this before? Thanks! |
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| theer |
Jan 20 2024, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 677 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States
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Might be an early vs late difference? I know the early steering columns are different, but no idea of this part changes. Sorry I don’t have actual info.
You’re not too far from me in Concord, MA… would love to see a local 914! Tom |
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