can anyone tell me what the size (diameter) and number of splines on a standard Elite steering column should be please
1978 S1 Elite 501
thanks
Gareth
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I'll have a look later Gareth - mine's out at the moment to convert to electric power steering.
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36 splines. 17.5mm OD on my '74 MY. If it's any help the steering column is originally from an export MGC - LHD.
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..or 11/16ths diameter with 36 splines in the original British /American Imperial measurement system if it was off an old MGC?Pete Boole wrote:36 splines. 17.5mm OD on my '74 MY. If it's any help the steering column is originally from an export MGC - LHD.
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Yeah - I couldn't be bothered to work that one out!!Lotus-e-Clan wrote:..or 11/16ths diameter with 36 splines in the original British /American Imperial measurement system if it was off an old MGC?Pete Boole wrote:36 splines. 17.5mm OD on my '74 MY. If it's any help the steering column is originally from an export MGC - LHD.
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