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Steering quick release
By: StefanN Date: September 17, 2019, 2:21 pm
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I was looking for a quick release to replace the one I've got
because it has loads of play. I saw one on Graham A's
cyclekart and it seemed to be much more secure so I ordered one.
Well, its arrived and its much better and has minimal play. I
bought mine on Amazon but they are a bit cheaper on eBay:
HTML https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blue-3-Bolts-360-Deg-Steering-Wheel-Quick-Release-Disconnect-Hub-3-4-Shaft-Size/333255674467
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Re: Steering quick release
By: chrisenamels Date: September 18, 2019, 3:47 am
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This is the one I used on the Morgan:
HTML https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Car-Remove-Steering-Wheel-Quick-Release-Hub-Adapter-Snap-Off-Boss-Kit/113833089798?hash=item1a80fb1b06:g:FXkAAOSwZNVbYHLB.<br
/>
It's a good solid connection, BUT it is a faff to fit, both in
the initial installation and in refitting the wheel. I'd only
recommend it if you need a horn push, I bought it before I knew
what I really needed.
When I buy my next one I'll go with the same as you.
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Re: Steering quick release
By: David F-R Date: March 16, 2022, 5:29 am
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Just looking up this topic.
There appears to be two types - one with a push button (seen in
a lot of USA videos) , and a second one that appears to be a
pinch plate release method.
Is one better than the other?
(Just checking before I buy.)
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Re: Steering quick release
By: peterL Date: March 16, 2022, 10:09 am
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If it's of any use, the one I bought is the push button release
that I bought from Ebay, for about £12, it seems to do the job
well, with a 3/4" shaft socket, which works o.k. when welded to
a 19mm steering tube.
Wheel fixings are 5/16" UNC, which is the only anachronism on a
metric kart, but I'm happy with it.
[attach=1]
Peter
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Re: Steering quick release
By: David F-R Date: March 16, 2022, 11:59 am
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Thanks for that Peter.
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Re: Steering quick release
By: StefanN Date: March 16, 2022, 12:20 pm
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I've had a couple of the ones with the hexagonal bit you weld on
the end of the steering column. One was push button and was
very loose. The next was with the pinch plate and that's
tighter but still rattles. I've just bought one with a splined
shaft and the pinch mechanism and so far it seems to be very
tight. I had to remove a flange that was on the steering
column side but that was easy to do.
I paid £15 for mine - but prices seem to vary.
HTML https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333791181228
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Re: Steering quick release
By: David F-R Date: March 16, 2022, 2:20 pm
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[quote author=StefanN link=topic=217.msg6004#msg6004
date=1647451258]
I've had a couple of the ones with the hexagonal bit you weld on
the end of the steering column. One was push button and was
very loose. The next was with the pinch plate and that's
tighter but still rattles. I've just bought one with a splined
shaft and the pinch mechanism and so far it seems to be very
tight. I had to remove a flange that was on the steering
column side but that was easy to do.
I paid £15 for mine - but prices seem to vary.
HTML https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333791181228
[/quote]
That sounds better Stefan, thank you. As you say, prices vary,
£17+ from that supplier now. I'll have a scan later, I'm sure
they all come from the same factory in China.
Does the spline weld on to the steering column?
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Re: Steering quick release
By: StefanN Date: March 16, 2022, 3:19 pm
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I looked at ordering 10 from Alibaba but the shipping costs and
taxes ended up at about £13. I happened to find one listing
that had a "make an offer" option.
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Re: Steering quick release
By: David F-R Date: March 16, 2022, 4:11 pm
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[quote author=StefanN link=topic=217.msg6011#msg6011
date=1647461944]
I looked at ordering 10 from Alibaba but the shipping costs and
taxes ended up at about £13. I happened to find one listing
that had a "make an offer" option.
[/quote]
Found one at £16, duly ordered. I'm sure I can work out how it
works when it arrives.
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Re: Steering quick release
By: StefanN Date: March 17, 2022, 2:51 am
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[quote author=David F-R link=topic=217.msg6015#msg6015
date=1647465111]
Found one at £16, duly ordered. I'm sure I can work out how it
works when it arrives.
[/quote]
I took the flange off the base part on my lathe but could easily
be done with a hole saw or angle grinder. My plan is to drill
a 16mm hole in the bottom and slide the splined ferrule over a
16mm steering column.
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