d3ady
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Post by d3ady on Jul 12, 2015 15:09:48 GMT -5
Hi, to compensate for terrible steering, I thought I would change the P/S box, rag joint and coupler. Unfortunately, I have not been able to separate any of the column from the steering box. Is there a knack or something I'm missing? (Split pin in rag joint doesn't clear bolts and bolts do not undo as spinning in housing. Coupling seal has fallen apart but I don't know how to remove steering column spline from it). PLEASE HELP!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 16:42:17 GMT -5
You need to drive out the roll pin at steering box. Click on picture to expand. I used a red arrow to point out the roll pin.  |
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Post by d3ady on Jul 12, 2015 17:00:58 GMT -5
You cannot see clearly in this picture but the roll pin will not pass by the thread of the bolts on the rag joint. I have tried this and also tried to remove the bolts but they will not undo as they spin in the carrier. ??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2015 19:52:20 GMT -5
Take out the roll pin I pointed out....separate from steering box with a little prying.
pull the whole column with the rag joint out of the car.
Do the rest of the rag joint/coupler work on a work bench.
Much easier than working under the hood.
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Post by d3ady on Jul 13, 2015 17:31:03 GMT -5
Thanks Tom, steering column is out of the car. Rubber puck is 70% missing due to wear. Coupler is ok but retaining spring clip is in 3 pieces.
Just got to remove p/s box before I can order all new replacements.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2015 18:44:14 GMT -5
What are you going to do for a replacement steering gearbox? I would highly recommend a "Firm Feel" stage 3 unit.
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Post by odzking on Jul 13, 2015 20:36:31 GMT -5
What are you going to do for a replacement steering gearbox? I would highly recommend a "Firm Feel" stage 3 unit. I have one on my 67 ... I second that. There is another place I met the folks at Carlisle. I have not tried them (yet) but supposed to be as good. www.steerandgear.com/ |
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Post by d3ady on Jul 14, 2015 5:37:52 GMT -5
Unfortunately I'm in UK and parts are limited to a few custom shops. Buying direct from USA can cost too much P&P. I think my local shop bulk buys from Classic Industries to save shipping costs but choice is limited.
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Post by 71se3834v on Jul 15, 2015 22:50:21 GMT -5
I put a Lares unit in my '71 I ordered from Advanced Autos' website. Another option.
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Post by 1ol74charger4me on Jul 15, 2015 23:01:44 GMT -5
What are you going to do for a replacement steering gearbox? I would highly recommend a "Firm Feel" stage 3 unit. I have one on my 67 ... I second that. Not to hijack thread but I've been mind building my steering system and I wondered what stage box to do and has anybody done the Ehrenberg pump modification with a Firm Feel box? I want to end up with something that has the feel of a 70's Trans Am. Adding a cooler also as soon as I can find something that looks correct and mounts to Saginaw pump. |
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