spacer for racemark "donohue" steering wheel

[karlusmagnus]

I have a racemark "Mark Donohue" wheel, and i was looking for a spacer, so that i could see the gauges a little better.
Here is my wheel

I see that JWestEng is selling a spacer for Momo wheels, but the bolt pattern on my old Momo was different to that of the Racemark. Does anyone know of the spacer sold by J West Eng would work for a racemark? It states Momo, and nothing of other wheels on the site.
This is the spacer I speak of
http://www.jwesteng.com/porsche/steering.htm


Thanks for info,

Karl

[JWest]

I sent a reply to your direct question on my site back on June 19th - did it not go through?

The pattern I use is 6 holes on a 2.75 inch diameter.

The eccentric spacer is not going to work right with your wheel, as the MOMO has the pattern clocked from yours, with a mounting screw at 12 o'clock. The Racemark has the upper mounting screws at 11 and 1 o'clock.

This would not matter with a standard spacer, but would not be good with the offset design.

[Grady Clay]

Here is the original spacer nut.

It goes between the Factory steering wheel and the seat.

Note the painted steel wheels.




I took the photo on Wednesday before the ’72 Riverside Can AM. We shared a room at the Riverside Inn.



© 1972, Grady Clay, Denver

Best,
Grady

[moneymanager]

I made my own on friend's lathe and drill press. Then got some long screws to replace the Racemark ones. But I still can't see the oil temperature... need to rotate the instrument a bit so you can see it better.

[mickey356]

Hey Grady,
Just out of curiosity do you recall and guy by the name Roy Gant? He's a buddy of mine. He used to wrench for Penske back in those days. He knew Donohue well. Just thought I'd ask.

[karlusmagnus]

Originally Posted by JWest

I sent a reply to your direct question on my site back on June 19th - did it not go through?

The pattern I use is 6 holes on a 2.75 inch diameter.

The eccentric spacer is not going to work right with your wheel, as the MOMO has the pattern clocked from yours, with a mounting screw at 12 o'clock. The Racemark has the upper mounting screws at 11 and 1 o'clock.

This would not matter with a standard spacer, but would not be good with the offset design.

You did indeed James. It went straight to my spam folder. I have added you to my list of "trusted sources" Sorry about that. Appreciate the help.

[karlusmagnus]

Originally Posted by Grady Clay

Here is the original spacer nut.

It goes between the Factory steering wheel and the seat.

Note the painted steel wheels.




I took the photo on Wednesday before the ’72 Riverside Can AM. We shared a room at the Riverside Inn.



© 1972, Grady Clay, Denver

Best,
Grady

Great pic Grady. Nice memory ...