In a message dated 11/16/02 0:10:13, searover83@msn.com writes:
<< Bastards! there's barely 3/4" between the top
of the sheared screw and the dash. I'll try cutting a slot in it w. a dremel
tomorrow. If it fails, I'l try to weld on a nut. Assholes! >>
Those shear bolts are probably the result of legislation passed at the urging
of the insurance lobbies. Came out about the same time as locking steering
columns, early seventies, I'm guessing. Not the fault of the manufacturer.
Sometimes its easier to remove or drop the steering column to get to them.
Cheers!
John Dillingham
Vintage Rover Service
Canton, Georgia
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72 Land Rover 88 'Old 502
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