Hello all,
In my quest to finish the 72 for Dad yet this Spring, I am trying to reassemble the Tilt/Tele column. Regular readers will note that this has been a source of frustration, and in the future I recommend just sending them to Corvette Steering, and sleeping better at night.
In any case, I have found that the outer shell for the (previous) upper bearing is still inside the shaft, and I do not know how to remove it. (The ball bearings, etc came out as pieces when I disassebled the column.) Thus far dental picks, small screwdrivers and similar tools are unable to dislodge it. It is hardened steel, and Dremel tools cannot cut it. I would like to be able to remove and replace this myself, as it is the ONLY thing standing in the way of me being able to finally complete this onerous task in its entirety.
Does anyone know a trick? Realize that the steering "shaft" still remains in the center of the column and therefore in the center of the bearing as well, giving about 1/4 to 1/2 inch room to get at the bearing through its center.
Thanks in advance for your help. I have a call in to Tom at Corvette Steering, but he is gone for several days, and I'd like to get an answer to finish it this weekend if possible.
Patrick Hulst
In my quest to finish the 72 for Dad yet this Spring, I am trying to reassemble the Tilt/Tele column. Regular readers will note that this has been a source of frustration, and in the future I recommend just sending them to Corvette Steering, and sleeping better at night.
In any case, I have found that the outer shell for the (previous) upper bearing is still inside the shaft, and I do not know how to remove it. (The ball bearings, etc came out as pieces when I disassebled the column.) Thus far dental picks, small screwdrivers and similar tools are unable to dislodge it. It is hardened steel, and Dremel tools cannot cut it. I would like to be able to remove and replace this myself, as it is the ONLY thing standing in the way of me being able to finally complete this onerous task in its entirety.
Does anyone know a trick? Realize that the steering "shaft" still remains in the center of the column and therefore in the center of the bearing as well, giving about 1/4 to 1/2 inch room to get at the bearing through its center.
Thanks in advance for your help. I have a call in to Tom at Corvette Steering, but he is gone for several days, and I'd like to get an answer to finish it this weekend if possible.
Patrick Hulst