520H Steering Wheel Issues

[S416-8 388]

As I start going through my new to me 520H and build out my part list the one thing that I found is that the steering wheel is well floppy. The issue seems to be the bushing that is pressed into the bottom of the steering wheel. Shaft and other bushings have small amount of movement but not bad at all. What I can't seem to find is any info on replaced the bushing and if so how and with what part. Any info would be great, thanks.

[lynnmor 7,840]

I think that the “bushing” is molded in and not an easy thing to replace.  I used a Locktite product to take up the gap, I don’t remember which one but it has been holding up well.

 

If I need to revisit that problem I will find a way to clamp the steering wheel in the milling machine and bore it for a standard bushing, it won’t be an easy setup.

[S416-8 388]

sounds like a challenge that a new wheel may be the right direction over time.. will look for a product like Loctite first.. thanks

[oliver2-44 10,739]

Search for “Gap Filling”  Locktite

[S416-8 388]

Great thanks 

[Lee1977 7,221]

There is a fix but it isn't easy.  If you or a friend don't have a lathe and large drill press, the only choice is a new steering wheel. 

First problem is you can't drill outa round hole in potmetal. Lots of sanding to get it round to fit thre new shaft. 

Next you need a piece of steel big enough diameter and long enought to drill one end an turn and tread the other aand stay together.

I got it to where it would go on about 3/4 of the way and drove it on with a hammer.

The steel adapter is bolted to the steering shaft. 

Pictures may take a little to show up. every thing is slow lately.

Edited June 7, 2023 by Lee1977

[S416-8 388]

wow not easy.. think maybe the Loctite as a temp until I find a new wheel and then just change it...  

[Lee1977 7,221]

2 hours ago, S416-8 said:

wow not easy.. think maybe the Loctite as a temp until I find a new wheel and then just change it...  

Mine was so loose it was hitting the top of the dash.

I frist squared up some 1/4" washers and fitted three in each side of the plastic wheel and used a 1/4" bolt.

That help some ,to keep it from hittinmg the top of the dash.

At frist I squared up 6 - 1/4 Inch washers and fited them in to the plastic wheel and used a 1/4 bolt that helped some.

Those steer wheels are farly easy to brake right above the cross member as there isn't any steel ring in them.

Edited June 7, 2023 by Lee1977

[ri702bill 9,498]

2 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Those steer wheels are farly easy to brake right above the cross member as the isn't any steel ring in them.

 

I believe the proper term is "Cost Reduced" - I had 14 years of having to submit cost reductions, either on product or process, at work - in addition to doing my regular job.

The WORST was about 8 years ago when the "Corporate Dream Team" mandated that each of us HAD to turn in a hard savings total for the year that equaled or exceeded what their kick-in amount was for Health Coverage. IF you met it - good, do it again next year. IF NOT - demerits on your annual Performance Review......

[Lee1977 7,221]

5 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

 

I believe the proper term is "Cost Reduced" - I had 14 years of having to submit cost reductions, either on product or process, at work - in addition to doing my regular job.

The WORST was about 8 years ago when the "Corporate Dream Team" mandated that each of us HAD to turn in a hard savings total for the year that equaled or exceeded what their kick-in amount was for Health Coverage. IF you met it - good, do it again next year. IF NOT - demerits on your annual Performance Review......

I have a different fraze for it but can't post it here.  It should be if you can make something simpler and it works just as good. But doing some just to reduce cost with no reguard to making a good product isn't.

[ri702bill 9,498]

19 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

It should be if you can make something simpler and it works just as good. But doing some just to reduce cost with no reguard to making a good product isn't.

 

That WAS the method at work - let's say we had an internal part that was machined - expensive. Same part made of either powdered metal or glass filled plastic is cheaper. Prototypes were made and tested to Customer specs in our lab - they had to be AS GOOD as the original before implementing the change - savings were split with the Customer..... some, on the other hand failed miserably.....