After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

I've got one of Brussegard's upper steering bushings that fits in the column tube, got many years ago. There are two small set screws at the top of the bushing that I can't get to; does anybody know how this works. Would imagine the set screws are suppose to lock on to the steering shaft but I don't see how to make that happen.

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

I just ground down the correct size allen wrench so that it fit in the tight space.

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

Thanks Steve, don't know why I didn't think of that.

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

The ones I have used come with a short allen wrench.

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

The Brusegard (sp?) upper steering column bearing is the Cadillac of these upper column bearings being offered, but for those not willing to spend that many $$'s there are other lower cost ball bearings that also work well. One is still offered by FoMoCo but I don't have that part number handy. The other option, that I am aware of, is a flanged ball bearing with the correct ID & OD. It is actually a wheelbarrow wheel bearing available at TSC for about $3.00 to $4.00. I will edit this post later with that part number.

These previous posts listed below have pictures and part numbers of these bearings.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...column+bearing

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61577

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

thanks a bunch , It looks like I need a little practice on the search feature, I pulled up a few threads but none were the same as you all sent to me .
Thanks again!
Fordestes,

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

I would be against using wheelbarrow bearings, we go through them in a short time at work. Some bearing companies make a better grade bearing with the same specs as tsc. omho

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

Remember, a wheelbarrow bearing carries a lot more load that an upper steering column bearing!! The original was a bushing, and the later ford bearings were nothing to right home about in the strength department. Even tilt Chevy column bearing wouldn't last two minutes in a wheelbarrow environment.

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

I use the rubber bush from macs and drop a modern bearing on top of it .

Re: After market upper steering column bushing (Brussegard?)
 

JM 35 Sedan has the answer. Use a "wheelbarrow" bearing and you will be plenty satisfied.
This is one place where we all seem to want to over-do a fix to a simple problem. If a $4 bearing will work, why use a $15 one?