Russ Thompson hub orientation??

[BornWestUSA]

I pulled out the upper shaft to see why it has play (I'm missing and in need of the Belleville washers)

200877

I don't have the Russ Thompson T/S instructions, is this hub mounted correctly? as in the correct orientation?

Mine is at the 3:00 or passenger side orientation?

Thanks!

[weendoggy]

I think that's 180° off. If you look at the signal switch arm, the latch mechanism is on the side that will get tripped by the 'tangs' on the hub. Plus, if I remember right, the hub is machined for a "seamless" fit where it meets. I could be mistaken, it's been awhile since having mine off. :confused:

[i.e.427]

The Factory Five steering wheel can only clock one way. Your hub is exactly the way Russ machined them.

Frank

[BornWestUSA]

In this Youtube video at the :54 second mark you can see his "cancelling lugs" are at the 12:00 position where mine are at the 3:00 or passenger side orientation, so "clocking" in at least 6 positions seems possible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNaUiDNZtE

[i.e.427]

I will say it once again. The "Factory Five" steering wheel will only orient one way. The steering wheel in your video is NOT a Factory Five steering wheel.
The top 2 most bolts on the Factory Five (Motolita) steering wheel are further apart than the other 4. You can go to the 5 min mark in this video and see it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-CA3uoBkvA