Steering Lock Surprise

[BobbyV]

Hi,

pretty happy with my 74 Leyland Marina purchased recently (Australia).
However, after driving it 70km home I have found recently that the steering can lock while driving (turning right) although so far only at low maneuvering speeds. Needless to say I have stopped driving it on the road.

The ignition is the type with the little push button to release the key.

Finding it hard to source another steering lock/ignition in Australia so considered taking it apart to see if I can fix it or at least stop it from engaging at all. Alternatively breaking it.

Any ideas?

Cheers.

[enthusiastic youth]

I do have one of those NOS. But it’s in Norway...

[BobbyV]

Thanks EY,
always wanted to visit Norway!
I will pull it apart and see what the issue is and let you know.
Cheers

[BobbyV]

Update
After drilling out the shear bolts (not easy) and checking and reassembling the steering lock, I found I still had the issue of steering locking. Turns out a bolt in the flexible coupling on the steering shaft had worked loose and was jamming. Someone had used a nut with no spring washer or nylon nut. Will have to check what else has been "fixed". Still happy with the car.

Cheers