Series 3 Steering Column Bearing

Ramraider · Oct 22, 2017

Hi Guys
Have just replaced the top bearing (not the best quality) on my steering column outer, this time i used a press to locate it (the first one failed miserably). Now the bearing is seated and free spinning..... However when i put it over the steering drive shaft it is a VERY tight fit from the moment it touches the first chamfer, Does this mean i have to tap it on to drive it down the shaft (approx 4 inches ) or am i missing something
If this is not to clear i will add a picture in the morning
thanx

Extreedoc · Oct 23, 2017

Ramraider said:
Hi Guys
Have just replaced the top bearing (not the best quality) on my steering column outer, this time i used a press to locate it (the first one failed miserably). Now the bearing is seated and free spinning..... However when i put it over the steering drive shaft it is a VERY tight fit from the moment it touches the first chamfer, Does this mean i have to tap it on to drive it down the shaft (approx 4 inches ) or am i missing something
If this is not to clear i will add a picture in the morning
thanx

I seem to remember that there have been others with this problem: a faulty batch of Britpart bearings?? Perhaps others will know...

Extreedoc · Oct 23, 2017

I found the thread I was thinking of, it seems that a certain "Ramraider" was having the identical problem... You?

https://www.lrukforums.com/threads/series-3-swb-1983-88-top-steering-column-bearing.215679/

Blackburn · Oct 23, 2017

Is it not a case that some after market steering columns needed a different bearing.
I bought mine from P A Blanchards and it fitted ok.
Price
Subtotal: £12.50
Shipping: £4.95
Vat: £3.49
Grand Total: £20.94
1 x Column Top Bearing Genuine RTC324 G

Ramraider · Oct 23, 2017

Extreedoc said:
I found the thread I was thinking of, it seems that a certain "Ramraider" was having the identical problem... You?

yes mate this was me back in May when i tried and it did not work out, so i left it for a while and here i am with the same issue.
i bought the bearings months appart to make sure i did not get one from the same batch. But , here i am with this thread yet again

Ramraider · Oct 23, 2017

yes mate this was me back in May when i tried and it did not work out, so i left it for a while and here i am with the same issue.
i bought the bearings months appart to make sure i did not get one from the same batch. But , here i am with this thread yet again

Extreedoc · Oct 23, 2017

The steering shaft on a spare steering box I have is 0.800" in diameter or 8/10" is yours the same?

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