Lubricating the steering column ?

[Moto]

With the front wheels off the ground I noticed that when turnng the wheels lock to lock, the noise generated from the top of the steering column sounds as if there is a dry bearing. This is wher it passes thru the bulkhead. I can't see any lubrication point. Can anyone confirm whether there is one and if so where it hides itself.

Thx...Moto

[Astacus]

Two bearings in the steering column, but they are dry rubber mounted jobbies

I think they are part no 209423 here

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID005792

[tvrski]

use graphite or some sort of lock spray, don't use any wet lubricants.

[Astacus]

Moto said:

With the front wheels off the ground I noticed that when turnng the wheels lock to lock, the noise generated from the top of the steering column sounds as if there is a dry bearing. This is wher it passes thru the bulkhead. I can't see any lubrication point. Can anyone confirm whether there is one and if so where it hides itself.

Thx...Moto

Actually, this has just reminded me, I used to have a Spitfire and I had the same issue. It turned out to be the back of the steering wheel boss rubbing on the inside of the steering cowel assembly.