1939 P2 Rover 10 does anyone know if there are different lengths of steering control tube? I had to replace the steering column but I couldn't find the exact one so I settled for one that was very similar. The problem is the control tube is about 1" short and the horn assembly doesn't fit. Any ideas?
Thanks
Andy
rover 10 p2 steering
Re: rover 10 p2 steering
Hi Andy,
Yes there are different length columns and, therefore, different length control tubes. Also the later columns are a larger diameter so the indicator mechanism may be a fiddle to fit unless you have some later column parts.
To resolve your problem you can try to extend the short control tube, get a longer replacement if anyone has one or make a new tube. My thought on doing this would be to use a suitable length of copper tube from a plumber’s merchant and solder on a circular end piece to match the original steel one. My suggestion to use copper is simply down to availability and potential ease to join the end bit on. However, if you have access to steel tube and a welder, all the better. From memory the tube is about 10mm.
Hope that helps.
Tony.
Yes there are different length columns and, therefore, different length control tubes. Also the later columns are a larger diameter so the indicator mechanism may be a fiddle to fit unless you have some later column parts.
To resolve your problem you can try to extend the short control tube, get a longer replacement if anyone has one or make a new tube. My thought on doing this would be to use a suitable length of copper tube from a plumber’s merchant and solder on a circular end piece to match the original steel one. My suggestion to use copper is simply down to availability and potential ease to join the end bit on. However, if you have access to steel tube and a welder, all the better. From memory the tube is about 10mm.
Hope that helps.
Tony.
Tony Gilbert
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