The Steering Column

I may have the possibility to get the wheel bearings inserted using a professional press, so I changed my plans for today and went for the steering column.

It was pretty fast to understand the parts and trial fit them all. As anticipated, had to change the break pipe route and after that was done, it was a matter of plugging parts together.

There seems to be enough space around there. I had previously looked into that area with some concern, since there is the engine, master cylinders, oil pipes, engine hoses, clutch cable, manifold... But it seems it will all fit in the end just like a cleverly designed Lego.

When I was going to bolt it all down, the wife and kid showed up after some cycling and wanted to help doing it.

The kid takes very seriously the need to use an helmet on the "race car". He didn't take as seriously the need to tighten the bolt assigned to him and got distracted with the protection cover for the reverse box lever.

After having it all bolted in place, I had to fight the urge to go get a seat and the steering wheel just to see how it feels... But managed to cope with the urge and just rotated the steering column to see the steering rack and arms moving.