Morris Marina steering column bush

[jammmorris]

Hello, I'd appreciate it if anyone has any information on where I might be able to source a replacement steering column bush for a Morris Marina conversion. I have a Minor 1000 which has had some Marina parts put on including (so I'm told) the steering column and control stalks etc. There is a little bit of play in the steering which has led me to believe it might be the bushes (i.e. if you take the wheel and try to move it left and right it moves a couple of mm in either direction). It also has some movement when being driven over uneven surfaces. I'm aware that Minor bushes use felt but I'm not sure what Marina uses? Is anyone able to tell from these pictures if it's a Marina column or just Marina stalks in which case would the normal felt bushes from ESM work? I've tried every company I can find online, even ones ESM have suggested but no-one seems to sell Marina steering column bushes. Any help appreciated.

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[philthehill]

Looking at the photos above I suspect that the steering column in Minor with Marina stalks.
Look at the bottom of the column if it has a pinch bolt it is Minor, if it has a two bolt flange it is Marina. The Marina has a flexible coupling at its bottom end.
The Minor has a felt bush but the classic Mini plastic bush will fit and has a longer service life. Use search facility for details of fitting.
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search

[jammmorris]

Thanks Phil, that's very helpful. I've just had a look and I think these photos mean it's a Minor column based on your comment about pinch bolt?

Regards

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[philthehill]

Thanks for posting the extra pictures.
I can confirm that the column shown is a Minor column.

[jammmorris]

Brilliant thank you. Mini part ordered!