Upper Steering Column Spring Washers

[Doc76]

Anyone happen to have a picture of the titled part?
The two parts are missing from my column.
I need to source a few. FFR didn't have an image or any details on this part and I want to make sure I get the correct style. Seems to be several types of 1/4" spring washers, various thicknesses and bend-types.

[michael everson]

I dont use them. Drill and tap a couple of 1/4-20 or equivalent Holes a few inches apart on the same side of the outer tube. Slide the inner shaft where you want it and then lightly tighten the screws with some red loctite on them. Tighten them just enough to take the wiggle out but still able to collapse.
Mike

[Jeff Kleiner]

Jeff

[Jim1855]

I like Mike's solution.
Might suggest flat point set screws in 1/4-28 thread, the outer sleeve isn't that thick, and the finer threads provides a higher thread count. The flat points wouldn't bite in the way a cup point would.
Jim

[Grubester]

As most may know, McMaster-Carr has one of the most extensive hardware catalogs with quick shipping and reasonable pricing (in my experience).
ALSO, they have a VERY impressive search feature in their HW listings. I wish others would copy/steal it!
Here's a link, just btw, for something similar to what Jeff K. posted:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/st...rs/springs-1~/

[CraigS]

I also went the bolt/nut route. I first used a G8 pair and tightened it as tight as I could so I would collapse the outer shaft. Then I pulled the G8 stuff and replaced it w/ standard hardware store stuff.

[mrglaeser]

If you want to go with the spring washers still, I had to replace mine. Here is an older forum post with the McMaster-Carr part number, the number, and a link
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/arch...p/t-26484.html
Part Number 9712K62
https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/130/1538/9712K62

I ordered the replacements and they worked fine, plus now I have a couple spares. They come in a pack of 12 for $6.50 plus shipping.

[BornWestUSA]

1 9712K62 Belleville Disc Spring for 1/4" Shaft Diameter, 0.255" ID, 0.5" OD, 0.0220" Thick, Packs of 12

That is the McMaster ones I used, better than it was, but still not "tight", you can feel some slop between the two components.

[Doc76]

Thanks guys
Anything will be better than the corner cut to put mine together as you can see from the little shim sticking out I can grab and pull out.
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