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Curiosity
#783784 16/08/23 02:07 PM
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Curiosity finally got to me. Hiiden under the dash fixed to the steering column was a device that had no current function. Eventually I removed it to see what it actually is. It was obviously fitted by a previous owner but I cannot fathom what it was for. Any ideas anyone? Pics below.
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Could this piece be whats left of a manual choke?

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Some sort of basic steering lock was my first thought given its location and solidity.

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+1 an old steering lock

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It's an ejector seat button from an Aston DB5 grin2

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Originally Posted by RichardV6
Some sort of basic steering lock was my first thought given its location and solidity.
I thought that initially but when I got it apart I found a type of rachet wheel which I presume acted on a rod or something passing through the lower hole. You can see it in the last pic. Also it is just a pull knob with no key so not much of a lock.
I think I prefer the 'ejector seat button' especially when I am trying to get out smile

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Brake pedal depressor??

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