253cmg Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi all, I recently tracked down a replacement steering wheel after two years of searching, having compared the rim size and Center to the old one I set about removing the old wheel, the old wheel was in such a bad state that it didn't survive the removal process! I offered up the new wheel only to find the dimensions of the hole in the wheel Center are smaller than the steering column! Somewhat cheesed off as the new wheel looked identical and was sold as a Ql wheel, I think it may be for a Mw instead. I am now in the unenviable position of having no steering! Can anybody recommend a engineering company who may be able to machine the Center to the correct dimensions bearing in mind it is tapered hole and has a keyway or alternatively does anybody have a correct wheel to fit? any suggestions are welcome regards Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You could try this company http://www.steeringwheelrestoration.co.uk if you want to get your wheel restored but it will cost you :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Over Britain Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 The MCC on the replacement wheel center would be the clue, - Morris Commercial Cars. I may have a wheel that is a bit better than your old one but I will have to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
253cmg Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 The MCC on the replacement wheel center would be the clue, - Morris Commercial Cars.I may have a wheel that is a bit better than your old one but I will have to have a look. Yes it would have given a clue, unfortunately neither wheel had a Center cover, if you have something to suit that would be great! regards Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Yes it would have given a clue, unfortunately neither wheel had a Center cover, if you have something to suit that would be great!regards Kevin The MCC wheel is off my C8 but my QL wheel is almost the same except for a small centre horn button. Edited April 3, 2013 by Ian L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Over Britain Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Sorry guys, I hadn't noticed the pics were in Ian's post. I fitted a repaired wheel to my QL last year and put the old one aside for repair when I got round to it, I'll see what it's like. And no Ian, that steering wheel nut never did turn up! Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Sorry guys,I hadn't noticed the pics were in Ian's post. I fitted a repaired wheel to my QL last year and put the old one aside for repair when I got round to it, I'll see what it's like. And no Ian, that steering wheel nut never did turn up! Cheers John Hi John, Do you still like the repaired steering wheels....?? Good quallety isnt it.... Cheers, Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Over Britain Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi John, Do you still like the repaired steering wheels....?? Good quallety isnt it.... Cheers, Louis Hi Louis, Aye, good quality and very reasonably priced!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
253cmg Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for the potential offers, I will measure the steering column and post the sizes, hopefully to save people any wasted time. many thanks Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip4 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks for the potential offers, I will measure the steering column and post the sizes, hopefully to save people any wasted time.many thanks Kevin Hello Kevin I have two steering wheels from a QL one is in fair condition the other needs some TLC and are up for sale Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
253cmg Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi Phil thanks for the offer, another member had suggested you, and I have just sent an email to you prior to reading this post! regards Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
253cmg Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just an update on the steering wheel, I have now sourced a replacement wheel for the truck, thanks to all concerned offering help etc, however it seems that the steering columns differ in size as two of the three wheels I now have are a different boss size, these may be off a MW or OY, but I am reliably informed that the non fitting wheel was removed from a QL, so the question now would be can anybody supply any dimensions of the steering columns for the above mentioned vehicles, my column measures as follows - 25mm diameter at the bottom of the taper, 22.1mm at the top of the taper, the height of the tapered section is 29.5mm plus the threaded portion of 12.9mm (height) the key width is 4.9mm, all measurements were taken with a vernier gauge so should be accurate! Kevin Goodwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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