[T3] 73 SqrBack..this part (cont)

[Mike Fisher]

I have a mangled unit here with the ears bent back.  Both the captive nuts
just have 3 ears each now!


On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:

> Ah, it's part of the column mounting plate.
>
> Two M8 x 35mm cheese head screws go through the steering column housing
> assembly in the slots and clamp the housing up.  It allows adjustment for
> the steering column housing to get about 2mm clearance to the steering
> wheel
> or the horn can sound with pressure on the wheel.  Those alloy pieces are
> designed to be a bit weak to allow the column to collapse in a crash - the
> expanded metal part of the column can also crush to reduce the injuries.  I
> wouldn't like to have to experience it though!
>
> Most people who've taken a later Type 3 apart will have those if they
> didn't
> throw them away.
>
> They are part of no. 43 on the diagram here:-
> http://home.clara.net/hallvw/type3/T3pbo/T3pb4-16.htm
>
> Part 113 415 635 for '68 - '71 models. I'm not sure if it changed for
> '72-'73 as it isn't mentioned.
> Here's one on the Samba - $12 posted.
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1520620
>
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
> ===================
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Henry
> Sent: 07 September 2013 23:14
> To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] 73 SqrBack..this part (cont)
>
> I failed at my explanation...this piece..see photos....two on each side
> near
> bottom of the assembly that holds ignition housing and blinker stalk behind
> wheel.
> Has two "fins" on each side, fits in-between a metal bracket  of sorts,
> metal goes in-between each fin then bolts in place.
>
> 1
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/46873150@N02/9696677082
>
> 2
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/46873150@N02/9693934661
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