steering wheel series II

[markattard]

the pics attached show my steering wheel purchased from ESM long time ago for my series II, problem is its not fitting as it should on to the steering column not far in enough to fit in the key.

My questions:

are the steering wheel and column in the pics the proper series II parts?
if yes should I force tap the wheel into the column?
if not is it a case of re engineering both parts to fit?

by the way anyone has a spare steering key? mine is not the best fit..

thank you!!

[geoberni]

Hi
Looks the right wheel. I've never taken my wheel off, so not speaking of 1st hand experience here.

Is the Woodruff Key damaged/burred?
How well did the old one fit?
Hard to say without being there, but my inclination would be to get a bit of medium grade Wet n'Dry paper and give everything a good clean, the slot on the column, the Key and the slot in the wheel.

Are you saying the wheel wouldn't even fit over the column without the key fitted?
Again, a good clean up with Wet n'Dry paper.

How tight a fit was the original? Bear in mind there was/is a special tool to remove the wheel; it's not a loose fit.

[Declan_Burns]

Mark,
It is the same wheel as used on the MG TD. The size of the hole according to the Paul Beck website (MG TD Steering wheel Boss) should be
"Centre hole tapers from 22.35mm to 20.30mm - key ways 4.8mm", which tallies with the measurements that I have made on my TD wheel.
The woodruff key is available from Brown & Gammons but very expensive for what it is.
https://www.ukmgparts.com/product/td-mi ... type-aaa45
I may have a spare one in my Garage.
You may have to take a small flap wheel at it to reduce the diameter of the taper in the boss. The wheel can be a very tight fit! Aftermarket wheels can vary!
Regards
Declan

[jagnut66]

Hi Mark,
The single woodruff key slot is correct for the Minor I believe, so I'm with the others in believing you have the correct wheel.
Didn't old MG wheels have two?
I am in the middle of refurbing mine (in between the current weather tantrums! ), I have always 'wiggled' it on and off, being careful to line up key and slot first.
Try the key in the slot in the steering wheel before you file it to see how well it fits, as it may not need any 'adjustment'.
Then try wiggling the wheel onto the column without the key in place, if you can get it on and off but you struggle, maybe a little light oil on a rag wiped onto the top of the column will ease things? Or my favourite 'easement', a little copper grease?
If you do go down the sanding / filing route be careful not to take too much off, in a way it is meant to be a tight fit, for safety.
Best wishes,
Mike.

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[geoberni]

If you do go down the sanding / filing route be not to take too much off, in a way it is meant to be a tight fit, for safety.

Just to stress I'm only advocating a clean up, i.e. removal of corrosion, old paint etc, not actual re-profiling

[Declan_Burns]

ESM lists these steering wheels as no longer available. Moss has them on offer for the MG TD/TF at the moment for £266.81 reduced from £313.90.
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/steering- ... soc=633204

Mark,
I have sent you a PM regarding the key.

Regards
Declan

[jagnut66]

Moss has them on offer for the MG TD/TF at the moment for £266.81 reduced from £313.90.

How much!!!
I'm going to be hanging onto my spare wheel then, b****r paying that for a replacement anytime in the future!
All the more reason for owners to buy some resin and repair their original wheels...........
Best wishes,
Mike.

[Declan_Burns]

Mike,
I did state "on offer". You should have taken your heart tablets before reading my post!
Regards
Declan