Palnut on steering column
-
Topic author - Posts: 3320
- Joined: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:08 pm
- Location: Near Andover, Hampshire,in D.O. Blighty
#1 Palnut on steering column
Jaguar fit a palnut on the steering wheel/column as a safety feature to stop the main nut from loosening off. But why a palnut and not a shakeproof washer or similar? Wouldn't they do the same job?
Yes, they are reusable which is one advantage but ten or more times the price of a shakeproof or lock washer.
Thanks for any thoughts or opportunity to improve my education (at my age )
Geoff
Yes, they are reusable which is one advantage but ten or more times the price of a shakeproof or lock washer.
Thanks for any thoughts or opportunity to improve my education (at my age )
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#2 Re: Palnut on steering column
Advert says it all really:
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
-
Topic author - Posts: 3320
- Joined: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:08 pm
- Location: Near Andover, Hampshire,in D.O. Blighty
#3 Re: Palnut on steering column
David, I knew I could rely on you. Thank you
Geoff
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#4 Re: Palnut on steering column
Mine has a plain nut and washer. Not noticed any loosening
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#5 Re: Palnut on steering column
You need the Palnut - it is a safety related item and simple to fit. Richard Smith has had them made.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#6 Re: Palnut on steering column
Another word to add to the lexicon! This must be my lucky week. Only yesterday a mate of mine was telling me he was having to lay off riding his bike for a while after having damaged his flagina....
1969 S2 FHC - 1R20258
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#7 Re: Palnut on steering column
Richard Smith??
I don't know him, I'm afeared
I don't know him, I'm afeared
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#8 Re: Palnut on steering column
Richard makes over 300 E-Type parts and supplies to the usuals. He has a stall at Stoneleigh and regularly updates the Forum on his latest products: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6798
He sells direct but you have to order by phone or email. Top bloke who knows more about E-Type originality than most others and also has a large stock of original and rare parts (at a price!).
He sells direct but you have to order by phone or email. Top bloke who knows more about E-Type originality than most others and also has a large stock of original and rare parts (at a price!).
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#9 Re: Palnut on steering column
I presume the pal nut screws on as opposed to push fit ?
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#10 Re: Palnut on steering column
Yes, finger tight will do although I put a hex socket on it and nip it up. If you over-tighten it will strip its thread.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |
#11 Re: Palnut on steering column
Will do
Ta
Robbie
Ta
Robbie
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
Link: | |
BBcode: | |
HTML: | |
Hide post links |