Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Сборка и сервисное обслуживание

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SECTION G - BODY/INTERIOR
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STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL
Prepare the triumph steering column as described on page
51.
Before the Triumph steering column is installed, check that
the signal canceling cam on the steering column shaft is
oriented correctly. See page 51.
ASSEMBLY
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Lower steering column installation is described on page 97.
Insert the upper column and housing through the hole in
the dashboard, engaging the lower column as the upper
one is slid in.
Align the flat of the lower column with the notch in the
upper tube and fit the clamp over the column tube. Snug
the bolts slightly but don't tighten.
Fit the bottom half (non-threaded) of the upper column
clamp between the column and the mounting tabs on the
transverse dash support.
With the top half of the upper clamp in place, insert the
bolts from the bottom, through the relay bracket.
E.R.A. column : Install the switch onto the column
housing. Original orientation was toward the passenger
side of the car, but you may install it on the “conventional”
side at your preference.
Bolt the steering wheel to the hub. The pattern is
asymmetric - the parts will only fit one way. If the E.R.A.
switch is too close to the steering wheel rim (which occurs
with some of the flatter wheels), the switch arm may be
bent slightly for extra clearance.
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With the road wheels straight, install the hub on the
column with the washer and nut. Torque the nut to 25 lb-
ft
only after the suspension is aligned, and the steering
wheel position is determined to be correct.
With the driver's seat correctly positioned in relationship
to the pedals, slide the steering column and housing in or
out to suit your driving position. If you are tall, you may
want to add shims (and maybe longer bolts) between the
dash angle bracket and the mounting block.
Move the steering column in or out relative to the housing
until there is
1
/
16
"- 1 /
8
" clearance between the bottom of the
hub and the top of the column housing or signal switch
(E.R.A. column). Tighten all the clamp bolts.
Connect the steering column wiring (horn, signal lights,
headlight dimmer) as shown in the wiring instructions.
Secure loose wires with cable ties or tape.
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
Carefully pry off the center cap, and remove the nut and
washer.
While keeping rearward pressure on the steering
wheel/hub, strike the end of the steering column forward
with a brass or lead hammer. Be careful not to damage the
threads. If that does not disengage the taper, use a
steering wheel puller.
CENTER CAP
The optional cap is held in place with 3 clips. Be very
careful not to scratch the back surface of the cap. It will
show on the outside.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever boot and chromed trim ring are provided in
the kit. A reversed shift lever can be purchased from
E.R.A. or modified from Mustang parts. See page 48.