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  • Jim S.
    Expired
    • August 31, 2001
    • 730

    #16
    Re: 1970 Steering Column

    I would think that you can pull the shaft back to its original position. However, you have to be quite careful because you could pull the upper bearing right out of its housing if you pull too far.

    Actually, if you have the column out of the car, you should be able to pull the shaft right out of the bottom of the column. Then you should be able to extend it to the 39.7 inch overall length.

    Have you figured out what is wrong with the upper end? You must be missing that upper round wire ring and probably that 100# spring that goes between your upper bearing and the cancelling cam.


    Here is the address for a blowup of your standard C3 steering column. Your upper end parts should be the 3, 4, 5, & 6 parts on that blowup in that order.

    Jim

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    • Stephen B.
      Very Frequent User
      • April 1, 1988
      • 876

      #17
      A Breakthrough!!!

      I was able to stretch the column shaft to its proper length. I installed the large nut on top and clamped in a vise and try pulling the flange at the bottom. The shaft finally stretched with a few gentle hammer taps to the flange without hurting the bearings.

      As for the top end of the column, I merely needed the shaft stretched to install the hub.

      Jim and everyone, thanks for your advise. I'll post again when I install the column into the car.

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