'64 steering column ?
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11-'12-'13-'14
'64 steering column ?
I have the notch on the hub, but can't find any mark on the shaft. How can I get it in the right spot?
Thanks.
Additional info: There is a punch mark in the splines where they enter the rag joint and it is sitting vertical. The steering box is centered and the Pittman arm was installed by Gary Ramadei when he rebuilt the box, so I'm thinking that's correct. Can I use that punch mark for the indexing?
It looks to me like I can just set the canceling cam at 180 degrees to the turn signal switch and be OK. Can anyone verify?
Thanks.
Additional info: There is a punch mark in the splines where they enter the rag joint and it is sitting vertical. The steering box is centered and the Pittman arm was installed by Gary Ramadei when he rebuilt the box, so I'm thinking that's correct. Can I use that punch mark for the indexing?
It looks to me like I can just set the canceling cam at 180 degrees to the turn signal switch and be OK. Can anyone verify?
Last edited by claysmoker; May 13, 2010 at 04:40 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: MANCHESTER IOWA
I have the notch on the hub, but can't find any mark on the shaft. How can I get it in the right spot?
Thanks.
Additional info: There is a punch mark in the splines where they enter the rag joint and it is sitting vertical. The steering box is centered and the Pittman arm was installed by Gary Ramadei when he rebuilt the box, so I'm thinking that's correct. Can I use that punch mark for the indexing?
It looks to me like I can just set the canceling cam at 180 degrees to the turn signal switch and be OK. Can anyone verify?
Thanks.
Additional info: There is a punch mark in the splines where they enter the rag joint and it is sitting vertical. The steering box is centered and the Pittman arm was installed by Gary Ramadei when he rebuilt the box, so I'm thinking that's correct. Can I use that punch mark for the indexing?
It looks to me like I can just set the canceling cam at 180 degrees to the turn signal switch and be OK. Can anyone verify?
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Try this to establish the high point in your steering box. With the front wheels off the ground, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then all the way to the right, counting the exact number of revolutions of the wheel. Divide that number in half and you will be close (within 1/4 turn or so of exact high spot). Move the wheel back and forth slowly 1/3 turn in each direction and feel for the high spot, it will get tighter as you pass over it. Once you find it, mark a new mark on your steering shaft, remove and re center your steering wheel if necessary, and re adjust the toe as needed so the wheels are pointed straight ahead. 
Pilot Dan
Pilot Dan
Burning Brakes
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From: MANCHESTER IOWA
Try this to establish the high point in your steering box. With the front wheels off the ground, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then all the way to the right, counting the exact number of revolutions of the wheel. Divide that number in half and you will be close (within 1/4 turn or so of exact high spot). Move the wheel back and forth slowly 1/3 turn in each direction and feel for the high spot, it will get tighter as you pass over it. Once you find it, mark a new mark on your steering shaft, remove and re center your steering wheel if necessary, and re adjust the toe as needed so the wheels are pointed straight ahead. Pilot Dan
Pilot Dan
