Moto-Lita boss kits are the matched column adapters for the Moto-Lita steering-wheel range, supplied in the application-specific configurations needed to fit a Moto-Lita wheel to each classic-MG steering column. The Moto-Lita boss kits are engineered specifically around the Moto-Lita wheel's mounting pattern and are the correct choice for any owner fitting a Moto-Lita wheel.
Application Coverage
Moto-Lita boss kits are stocked for the principal classic-MG applications. The MGB kit covers the column-end arrangement on chrome-bumper and rubber-bumper MGB cars, with the appropriate variations for the different column-end specifications used during production. The Midget kit covers the column-end arrangement on the various Midget production years. The MGA and MGC kits cover the column-end arrangements on those cars.
The MGB GT V8 kit is generally common with the rubber-bumper MGB kit, since the V8 used the same steering column as the contemporary four-cylinder cars. Each kit is matched at the point of order to the specific car's chassis number and original-equipment specification to ensure the right boss-and-finish combination arrives.
Construction and Finish
Moto-Lita boss kits are constructed from machined alloy with a polished finish that matches the polished spoke finish of the Moto-Lita wheel itself. The boss is sized precisely to match the Moto-Lita's mounting pattern, with the appropriate mounting holes and bolt thread specifications. The column shroud (where supplied as part of the kit) is finished to complement the boss and the wheel, producing a visually consistent installation from the moment the wheel is fitted. The mounting hardware, the screws and washers that secure the wheel to the boss, is supplied in matched specifications.
The result is an installation where every visible component is finished to the same standard, with no visual mismatches between the wheel, the boss and the column shroud.
Fitting Notes
Fitting a Moto-Lita wheel to a Moto-Lita boss kit is straightforward but methodical. The original steering wheel is removed from the column (typically by removing the centre cover, removing the retaining nut, and pulling the wheel off the splined column end, a steering-wheel puller may be needed if the wheel is firmly seated on the splines). The boss is fitted to the column end with the appropriate retaining nut torqued to the specified value. The column shroud is fitted (where supplied).
The Moto-Lita wheel is then fitted to the boss using the supplied mounting hardware. The horn-button wiring is connected through the boss to the wheel's horn-pad arrangement, with the appropriate wiring connections made through the column. The work is typically a half-hour job for an owner with appropriate tools and the workshop manual to hand. The technical team is available to advise on the right boss-kit specification for a specific car.