I have just finished the re-build on my TA. After the first shake down run, I was reminded how much the steering column shakes around when driving on uneven roads (more of them since I last drove it in 1992).
The method of retaining the column on the early models was just a 'U' shape hanger and one flat bar that fits on the bulkhead near the battery housing. Has anybody fitted anything different to stop the excessive shaking? It obviously requires another support, it is just where to attach it.

The MGB based cars had two u shaped brackets one on the upper vertical face, the other on the horizontal face.

I have replaced my MGB column with a Rover SD1 column that uses a modified original Rover bracket that holds the column at the top near the wheel and a bracket where the column goes through into the engine bay, sorry no pictures.

My logic was the further apart the brackets, the less shake I would get.

Malc

Thanks Malc. I will have to investigate further and see just where the movement is coming from. The wheel does not move a lot when stationary and trying to shake it manually, but on the move all bumps and ripples are transmitted to the wheel and it shudders and moves from side ti side. All nuts and bolts appear tight, so it could just be it needs another U bracket, or the cross arm supporting/strengthening.

Just a thought…

the MGB and Midget column has s a crappy piece of fibre matting inside that dries up - they need to be oiled every now and then - does your column have the same ? Because you might get away with just 'refilling' the mat


Malc

Yes, there is a white piece of fibre with tapered ends. I think it has to be soaked in oil, so it will compress enough to slide it in the tube. I have not plucked up courage to try it yet, due to lack of space, mass of wires, and messy job, but I suppose I will have to give it a go. I really think it is down to lack of support, just where to fit it, is my problem. Obvious place is somewhere near the steering wheel end of the column, but that means drilling holes in the scuttle.