PeteG Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hi AllReplacing some rough panels in the engine bay and discover the steering column is extremely close to one side of the cut out where it passes through part of the upper frame. Its grooved to take it but its not in the center, Its obviously been like this for decades but while everything is off I`d like to loose sleeve it where it passes through the frame and footwell for around 9", maybe fit a top bearing. Any thoughts on this?.Regards Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Pete, I used to have a S2 (in early 80's) and as far as I can remember the steering column setup was fine. It does not have the collapsible section and steering lock of the S3 but I think if you make sure everything is as it should be it will be OK. Where are you based? Perhaps someone with S2 experience could help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Can you move the steering rack sideways and then re adjust the steering arms to centralise the steering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Pete,Chassis looks a bit er scabby - have you got it booked in with Arch for a refresh?What's the plan for the car - we all like a good rebuild thread :-). As others have commented it doesn't appear to have the correct period engine - are you sourcing an original? Perhaps contact Martin Phipps our very own achivist who has access to Caterham Cars records - he may be able to identify the original spec?Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hi Andrew Based in Blackpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hi Ian yes, its quite scabby in parts but solid. At the moment I`m getting rid of anything I don't like the looks of and will then rebuild over time. I`ve not had a serious play in it yet, hopefully I`ll get a chance before winter sets in.Looks like its had many hands on it over the years, none of them particularly good. I`ll post pictures as I go if anyones Interested. For interest this is what was used to support the heater and vents once I got it out!, nasty! Cheers Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 I'll check the alignment later today, thats a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Line Components Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 In your very first picture the lower Bush is missing, this is a nylon wrap around the column that locates in the steel bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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