Steering column split ring
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Burning Brakes
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Steering column split ring
You know that split ring at the top of the steering column that provides pre-load to the bearing? The one Tom Parsons points out you should not drop and lose? Well, someone somewhere somewhen lost mine. (Probably me years ago) Anyway I am totally rebuilding my steering and front end and I need the split ring, but it is not in any of the rebuild kits that I have seen. Does anyone have one they want to part with? Is there any substitute?
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C1-1962
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C1-1962
Last edited by dmtparker; May 26, 2022 at 09:13 AM. Reason: clarification
Le Mans Master
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This may be a long shot, but try Doc Rebuild. They show one for 67/68. It looks like you are referring to a C-1? They also show a two piece split ring mounting bracket for 53 to 62. I have no idea what the current status of Doc Rebuild at this time. Jerry
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Many of us looked for years and none were ever available in the after market. Allegedly there was a Danchuck bearing kit for other Chevys that included it but that wasn't the same size.
I came up with a idea to make them from a old upper bearing but never got around to it. The idea was to break the old bearing apart and use a Dremel to cut it around its perimeter and then slice it to make the slot. If you have a old bearing maybe you could try it. I found the old thread here with the photos I took...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-bearing.html
I came up with a idea to make them from a old upper bearing but never got around to it. The idea was to break the old bearing apart and use a Dremel to cut it around its perimeter and then slice it to make the slot. If you have a old bearing maybe you could try it. I found the old thread here with the photos I took...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-bearing.html
