67 Steering column

[Joe R.]

I removed my steering column to cleanup the gauge cluster and when I put it back in it seems the rag joint insertion distance is different its about 5/8 and was about 1 inch in, what could have changed or is this alright to leave as is?

[Edward J.]

Re: 67 Steering column

Joe,I believe your steering column is a claspable type,The shaft may have slipped up. it may require a few taps to get the rag joint to where it was.

[Joe R.]

Re: 67 Steering column

I'll try that I just thought that the steering shaft was solid but it is a head scratcher I'll try to tap on the clamp right below the seal to see if I can move the shaft. and thanks for the reply.

[Russ S.]

Re: 67 Steering column

It could be as simple as loosening the column up and pushing it in further.

[Stephen L.]

Re: 67 Steering column

The inner shaft is a two piece unit designed to collapse on impact. There is a nylon "pin" thru the shafts that will shear under impact. That pin is probably already sheared/broken allowing the 2 shafts to slide inside each other, thus, the shaft appears to be shorter. You have the correct idea of tapping on the lower clamp to extend the lower shaft to its original position.

[Joe R.]

Re: 67 Steering column

Thanks for the help you guys are great