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steering column length?!


larryt

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hi all,

 

this weekend ive removed and cleaned my steering box, changed my track rods and center sections and removed and cleaned the steering column. the coupler was covered in oil and muck also so this took a dip in the parts washer. 

 

when i came to refitting everything, it was going so well (a little too well!) the track rods and center section went in nicely, the steering box fitted perfectly.. when i slid the coupler onto the column and attached it all together i was very happy.. then i came to try and refit the cowling for the steering wheel (after 3hrs of re-wiring under the dash) and What the HECK!? why is my steering column about an inch too short?!? 

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The coupler at the steering box allows the column to slide up and down. You should be able to gain an inch or so if you can get a screwdriver in between the rubber coupling and the column where it protrudes. Still got the heat shield on the coupling?

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1 hour ago, Simeon said:

The coupler at the steering box allows the column to slide up and down. You should be able to gain an inch or so if you can get a screwdriver in between the rubber coupling and the column where it protrudes. Still got the heat shield on the coupling?

 

thanks for this, i did try adjusting the coupler. it does seem slightly odd that ive not changed anything but ive lost an inch or so. ive just order a new rubber for the coupler so i will give it a nice clean out and re-assemble and hopefully get that inch back! 

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When I reassembled the column in my 69, the steering wheel was sticking out too much (large gap between the hub and column surround). I loosened the pinch bolt on the coupling and pressed it downward.  The splines on the steering box and steering shaft allow for a wide range of adjustments.

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3 minutes ago, jgerock said:

When I reassembled the column in my 69, the steering wheel was sticking out too much (large gap between the hub and column surround). I loosened the pinch bolt on the coupling and pressed it downward.  The splines on the steering box and steering shaft allow for a wide range of adjustments.

 

thanks for your help! i will replace the rubber and adjust my length accordingly. half an inch makes all the difference 

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