Morris Minor Owners Club

Need advice on a couple of steering column related bits and bobs please

I’ve a little too much play in the steering column top bush, I understand a nylon mini bush can be fitted but which type? I’m missing the square self cancelling bolt but can’t find one listed on any of the usual supplier, doesn’t help that I don’t know its correct name

(Yes, I think I know how to install both)

Thanks in advance.

My 1969 car uses felt bushes. There are 2 of them 1 near the top and the other lower down the steering column. If they dry out they shrink and then you have play and rattles. Try "feeding" the bush some light oil, some will trickle down to the lower bush. Best with the carpets out of the way or something wrapped around the steering column to catch any drips of oil and may need repeating,.

This diagram shows the bushes both felt and the nylon alternative.


As to the self cancelling stud or peg or whatever you want to call it, I am not aware that this is available. There should be the stud and a locknut to lock the set position (you can adjust how far the the peg protrudes so that it contacts the self-cancelling cam in the indicator assembly). Try Richard Plant at Minor Parts of Oxford or Bryan Gostling at MMOC Spares. I think the parts book calls it "stud-indicator switch trip" 31G180 and nut FNZ103

Stephen

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/steering- ... 25--05--01

Thank you. May explain why I’m struggling to find one. Trusty Myford to the rescue perhaps?

I suppose so. Well beyond my ability!

The second hand parts dealers may have one though. Get the nut as well.

Stephen

I’ll give both a call tomorrow thanks.

https://ebay.io/m/xdnm3p

I have just fitted the plastic top bush using the one in link above due to excessive play.
I had to remove the outer column to get the old felt bush out, the mini one directly replaces it. I just re-oiled the lower as it didn’t have much play.