AntonUK
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| posted on 30/12/17 at 10:10 PM |
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Sierra Steering Column Bush. The Triangular One?
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?
I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms
 
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kingster996
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| posted on 30/12/17 at 10:35 PM |
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Pretty sure my old column is in the garage somewhere, complete with bush.
Will try and get time to look tomorrow for you.
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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Mash
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| posted on 30/12/17 at 10:49 PM |
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Aye, failing that, I may have one too, I'll have a look tomorrow....
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CosKev3
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| posted on 31/12/17 at 09:02 AM |
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Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?
I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms
Description
Not sure what you've been searching!!! 
Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from 
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kingster996
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| posted on 31/12/17 at 09:47 AM |
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Originally posted by CosKev3
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Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?
I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms
Description
Not sure what you've been searching!!!
Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from
Ah but that’s the grey bush, the white one pictured is harder to find 
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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AntonUK
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| posted on 31/12/17 at 02:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kingster996
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Originally posted by CosKev3
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Originally posted by AntonUK
I need this bush... anyone have a part number or supplier?
I can’t seem to find it available (or even referenced) anywhere online. I guess I’m not using the right search terms
Description
Not sure what you've been searching!!!
Just type 'sierra steering column bush' into Ebay,you get at least 15 to choose from
Ah but that’s the grey bush, the white one pictured is harder to find
Ha, I was expecting somone to say that, thus the photo....
Kingster & Mash if you could that would be great.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 31/12/17 at 02:37 PM |
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Oh I hadn't looked at pic!
I would say that's part of column,as it doesn't wear in normal use they would never make replacements?
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kingster996
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| posted on 31/12/17 at 09:38 PM |
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Not had a chance today but will definitely be able to check tomorrow
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 12:39 PM |
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The triangular bush was always supplied as part of the steering column bush kit in the past, not sure if it still is but would have thought so
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CosKev3
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 02:23 PM |
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
The triangular bush was always supplied as part of the steering column bush kit in the past, not sure if it still is but would have thought so
You've made the same mistake as me!!!
Look at his pic,he's after the white insert from the collapsible section of the column,which I'm pretty sure would come with the column
and won't be avaliable separately as they never wear.
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JeffHs
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 02:24 PM |
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I think that bush is an integral part of the column when it's manufactured and is not replaceable. It's what allows the column to collapse
under impact. It's a nylon type material that is presumably crushed/heated to fit the inner and outer shafts together and small extruded pips
pop through holes in the outer shaft to keep it located. The pips break under impact and the inner shaft slides in.
I bust one trying to remove a steering wheel many years ago. I put the shafts back where they should be then drilled through the bush where the pips
were and replaced it with a 4 mm ali pin (knitting needle!). I reasoned that that had about the same strength as the original pips so would let go in
an impact and it worked for years.
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AntonUK
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 05:32 PM |
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I bust mine trying to assemble the column to a power steering motor. Had to tap the shaft on and hit the plastic in error. doh!
It seems Ive only broken the outer rim and the main part of the bush is is still ok. Not sure if serviceable though...
I'm going o have ago at designing and 3dprinting it
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kingster996
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 09:24 PM |
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Due to the ancient forum software pics from my phone fail to upload to the photo archive. I do wish it would get brought up to date so that it works
with mobiles but guess that’s not happening any time soon.
Anyway here’s a link to a photo or two of the column I have - note the lock has been removed, but does have the other bush that everyone is keen to
point to as well
pic 1
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pic 3
Can’t really split it so how about the whole lot for £20
[Edited on 1/1/18 by kingster996]
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure
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Mopple
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 09:52 PM |
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On my Sierra column the bushes were raptured and started to move. To fix them I used countersunk rivets.
 
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CosKev3
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| posted on 1/1/18 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kingster996
Due to the ancient forum software pics from my phone fail to upload to the photo archive. I do wish it would get brought up to date so that it works
with mobiles but guess that’s not happening any time soon.
Anyway here’s a link to a photo or two of the column I have - note the lock has been removed, but does have the other bush that everyone is keen to
point to as well
pic 1
pic2
pic 3
Can’t really split it so how about the whole lot for £20
[Edited on 1/1/18 by kingster996]
Photos upload fine onto here off my mobile phone
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The Knobs
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| posted on 21/4/18 at 05:46 PM |
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I have play in that same bush and cannot see a way of fixing it, any help appreciated.
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The Knobs
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| posted on 30/4/18 at 09:00 PM |
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Will be trying to rectify this at weekend hopefully so will see how it goes
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nick205
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| posted on 1/5/18 at 12:20 PM |
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Have you tried a Ford main dealer?
If you show them the photo they may be able to supply the bush (or a kit with the bush).
My local main dealer (Winchester) parts counter were very helpful during my MK Indy build.
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