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Apr 17, 2017 | 07:26 PM

fredski

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From: iroquois ontario

A simple measurement needed

Distance from bottom of signal housing to escutcheon. Had my column out to change bearings and not sure how far to push column back in. Seems too far out where I have it. 1963 car. I have aim and manual but can't find info.

Fredski

Apr 17, 2017 | 09:17 PM

Patrick03

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Can't you just put the column where you want it for comfort? Not sure there is a "correct" position.

Apr 17, 2017 | 09:42 PM

Frankie the Fink

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick03

Can't you just put the column where you want it for comfort? Not sure there is a "correct" position.

That is correct...you have to study the AIM carefully including both pictures as shown in this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-rebuild.html

Read all the notes carefully...starting with making sure the steering shaft is inserted 1/2 way into the rag joint. The steering column mast jacket bracket allows some adjustment ... the mounting bolt holes are slotted IIRC...

Apr 17, 2017 | 09:43 PM

fredski

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Can't you just put the column where you want it for comfort? Not sure there is a "correct" position.

I suppose so ,rather have it further in but do not want spline from column to touch spline from gear box would probably feel vibration in steering wheel.i can't see how close together they are in the rag joint.hope this makes sense.
Fred
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Apr 17, 2017 | 09:54 PM

fredski

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Would rather not have to pull out again to find and mark 1/2 way on spline and reinstall. Just thought I could measure from inside the car.
Thanks Fred

Apr 17, 2017 | 10:06 PM

Frankie the Fink

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Originally Posted by fredski

Would rather not have to pull out again to find and mark 1/2 way on spline and reinstall. Just thought I could measure from inside the car.
Thanks Fred

That's why you put a white dab of paint on the steering splines where they meet the rag joint before disassembly...

Apr 18, 2017 | 07:46 AM

fredski

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Last call. Any one measure for me??

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Apr 18, 2017 | 07:58 AM

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From: Inverness FL

St. Jude Donor '07

you SHOULD be able to tell if the shaft ends are butting just by feel by sliding the column in/out. there should be a sound/lack of movement/etc as they touch; then back out a 1/4 -3/8 and tighten up.

Bill