1972 Steering Column Play - Will the 928 Part Work?

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Noticed some play in the steering wheel the other day and went to research the fix. Removed the Momo wheel and there is significant play in the column in the vertical axis after tightening the shear bolts behind the dash. Probably 2mm of play which is certainly noticeable driving.

From the images and videos I’ve referenced I’m not sure that the steering shaft bearing below will work for my ‘72 as it only is listed to fit my ‘81 SC.

Anyone know if it’ll work?



My steering column.



Thank you for any assistance.

And a link to the video since I can’t determine how to embed YouTube videos.

https://youtube.com/shorts/0qsPxQ-eiMQ?si=wnfALXkTqp7Y455F

[john walker's workshop]

Different setup, won't work. Is the bearing cup and spring on the shaft?

[HarryD]

Different setup.

This thread can get you started. https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/956638-help-1972-911-steering-wheel-bearing.html

You can order the parts though Pelican with these part numbers:

Spring: 914 347 713 00
Support: 695 347 725 00

[Classic 911]

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[dg567]

I had some play on my early car and the support 695 347 725 00 solved my issues.

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Thank you HarryD, spring and support ordered. My Haynes manual, which I haven't referenced since buying the Bentley for my 1981, has a good image of the steering column for the '72.

Will report back once the parts are installed!

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Apparently I’m also missing #27. Does anyone know what that part number is?

[dg567]

Turn signal cancel - 90161332505

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Originally Posted by dg567

Turn signal cancel - 90161332505

Pelican should be paying you. Best service ever!

[Ryan_Cunningham]

DG567,

Night and day difference in the column! I also tightened the two bolts behind the gauges which seems to have helped as well. Thanks for a much improved ride to work this morning!

[tobluforu]

More pics.

[dg567]

Originally Posted by Ryan_Cunningham

DG567,

Night and day difference in the column! I also tightened the two bolts behind the gauges which seems to have helped as well. Thanks for a much improved ride to work this morning!

Really makes a huge difference in the feel after you have all the right parts in there, right?! I had the spring in my column but was missing the bushing.

Sweet wide body!

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Originally Posted by tobluforu

More pics.

It’s a work in progress.

[Ryan_Cunningham]

Originally Posted by dg567

Really makes a huge difference in the feel after you have all the right parts in there, right?! I had the spring in my column but was missing the bushing.

Sweet wide body!

Huge difference!