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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: kerrywittig on Saturday,April 16, 2016, 12:23:20 PM
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I'm away on business for a few months and so when sitting in my hotel I am gathering parts and info to help expedite getting my 1970 S2 back up and roadworthy........
So therefore I ask what may seem strange questions....because I can't just walk up to my car and take a look or get a measurement...
So here goes....What is the diameter and spline count on a 1970 S2 steering shaft at the steering wheel?
Why? I plan an putting a quick realease on the steering wheel to make entering and exiting a more "open" effort...
Thanks for doing my foot work!!
Not lazy, just not there Me
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AFAIK, it's 9/16" 36 spline.
John
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Oops, wrong end. This site says 5/8" 36 spline for the steering wheel:
http://www.specialtypartshop.com/zcart15/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_10
John
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PS: interested in hearing more about the QR steering wheel hub you use.
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PS: interested in hearing more about the QR steering wheel hub you use.
I will post that info....along with many other upgrades and ideas along the way.......I already have many shortcuts, economical andeasy improvements that I will compile and post..........Maybe I should start a thread containing all this in one place? Thanks for the dimensions JB....
Me
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So....has it been determined exactly what the dimensions are for the 1970 S2 Europa steering shaft at the steering wheel?
9/16" or 5/8" w/36 splines??
Also is the steering wheel mount to the hub via 6 or 7 screws?
Again I am away from my car till 11/20.......any insight appreciated.
Trying to come up with a quick release steering wheel hub w/horn operated via OEM wheel and button. Almost there, just tying up the last loose ends..........
At 64 years young and not as "slim" as I once was, this is HUGE.....(pun intended)!!
Me
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It's 5/8-36 at the steering wheel end and 9/16-36 at the coupler end.
The stock steering wheel is held on by 7 rivets: two for each arm and one extra at the top. The problem with trying to fit a QR using stock components is that the stock wheel's spokes are individually attached in recessed slots in the boss. It could be done but it will require some careful machining.
I went with a Motolita steering wheel, Lotus boss and a QR from Lifeline (through DemonTweaks). Works great.