I think I see what you mean, but from what I'm seeing of these particular
parts on the bench, raising the (pot metal?) ign. switch housing moves the
inner shaft along with it, closer to the driver. So, this should move these
pins (pointed to by "a")

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gVkK8CVJ9xk/UQro3rJcwwI/AAAAAAAAGuc/efvSeyJiwV4/s720/Upper%253Alower%2520Steering%2520column%2520adjust.jpg

further into the rubber bushings. Or am I all wet on this one?  (for the
record, this has never happened before.
< grin > )

Here's a youtube video I just made. It shows the movement I refer to.

Points given to those who can name the brand of beer I'm drinking.    ;)

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLWnjLO8vlM&feature=youtu.be

On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> At 08:05 PM 2/2/2013, neil n wrote:
>
>> Working on the '85 parts, removed Allen bolt and black plastic sleeve,
>> sprayed lube between ignition switch housing and tube, *lightly*
>> tapped the ignition switch housing toward driver. It, and inner rod,
>> moved about 6 mm closer to driver. Seems to me that doing this brings
>> the lower column pins further into the bushings, closer to the 3.5 mm
>> spec BUT I'm NOT certain how this affects the plastic ring etc. that
>> David points to.
>>
>
> It doesn't affect the switch-to-wheel spacing at all.  It *does* affect
> shroud-to-wheel spacing.  It's been a while since I've been in there, but
> can you not set the spacing you're talking about simply by sliding the
> entire upper column assembly up and down on its slotted mounting holes
> before tightening the bolts?
>
> Yrs,
> d
>
>
>

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