Help with Steering Rag joint replacement
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Help with Steering Rag joint replacement
I'm finally going to replace a torn rag joint on my 67 with non-tele steering. I have the bolts on the firewall side of the rag-joint removed, the clamp on the firewall loosened, the column unbolted from underneath and harness unhooked. The column/shaft wiggles around quite a bit but I can't get it back enough to remove the joint. What else am I missing? Thanks!
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pry the rag joint open a little where the bolt is
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Do you have the escutcheon with the two black screws loose that holds the column to the bottom of the cluster?
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#5
Melting Slicks
I left the column alone on my '66 and just removed the bolts from the steering box which made enough room to get mine free. This might be an option if the column won't give you enough movement.
My rag was COMPLETELY shot and the new one made an amazing improvement in the steering tightness! You'll love the change if yours is anywhere near as bad as mine.
Good luck with getting it done
My rag was COMPLETELY shot and the new one made an amazing improvement in the steering tightness! You'll love the change if yours is anywhere near as bad as mine.
Good luck with getting it done
#6
Le Mans Master
Shoot some PB Blaster into that joint a few times and let sit overnight and then try what Nowhere Man recommended. Pry that connector open a little, Its not easy to do, you need a big flat head screwdriver. Mine took quite a while to let loose but finally did.
Don
Don
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On this one, my cars have Borgeson joints!
Thus for safety and a more positive steering experience etc.. That is what I have always recommended! Throw the rag joints in the trash!
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I left the column alone on my '66 and just removed the bolts from the steering box which made enough room to get mine free. This might be an option if the column won't give you enough movement.
My rag was COMPLETELY shot and the new one made an amazing improvement in the steering tightness! You'll love the change if yours is anywhere near as bad as mine.
Good luck with getting it done
My rag was COMPLETELY shot and the new one made an amazing improvement in the steering tightness! You'll love the change if yours is anywhere near as bad as mine.
Good luck with getting it done
Good luck!