Yet another Borgeson install!
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Yet another Borgeson install!
Hey Gang,
78 T/Telescopic steering column, in the middle of a Borgeson and Front suspension rebuild!! Current status: Upper and lower control arms out, brakes out of the way, and the column has been collapsed (but not to its final position yet, still measuring between the rag joint). My questions are:
1) Is there a general distance between the end of the steering column and the steering component on the new borgeson unit for easier measuring for rag joint fitment (whats the gap measurement?)
2) Is there a specific orientation that the rag joint goes back onto the column?
3) With my PS Cylinder out, I cant fit up the new drag link adapter yet in place of the old control valve - but I am going to put the pitman arm back onto the car before I fit those back up - how do I ensure I get the pitman arm in the correct orientation?
Thanks everyone!
78 T/Telescopic steering column, in the middle of a Borgeson and Front suspension rebuild!! Current status: Upper and lower control arms out, brakes out of the way, and the column has been collapsed (but not to its final position yet, still measuring between the rag joint). My questions are:
1) Is there a general distance between the end of the steering column and the steering component on the new borgeson unit for easier measuring for rag joint fitment (whats the gap measurement?)
2) Is there a specific orientation that the rag joint goes back onto the column?
3) With my PS Cylinder out, I cant fit up the new drag link adapter yet in place of the old control valve - but I am going to put the pitman arm back onto the car before I fit those back up - how do I ensure I get the pitman arm in the correct orientation?
Thanks everyone!
Instructor
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From: Tanunda South Australia
I can't recall how far you have to knock the steering column back in . But I did remove all the surface rust off the steering column shaft with some wet and dry sand paper, then I made sure the shaft was well covered with WD40 ,so when i tapped the shaft back it didn't stick . I also put tape around the the shaft at the point where it would be moved back to the correct position.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
I can't recall how far you have to knock the steering column back in . But I did remove all the surface rust off the steering column shaft with some wet and dry sand paper, then I made sure the shaft was well covered with WD40 ,so when i tapped the shaft back it didn't stick . I also put tape around the the shaft at the point where it would be moved back to the correct position.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Klein Texas
2) Is there a specific orientation that the rag joint goes back onto the column?
I didn't pay attention and had to remove the box three times and reorient the rag joint to get it right.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Blanco County, TX
My questions are:
1) Is there a general distance between the end of the steering column and the steering component on the new borgeson unit for easier measuring for rag joint fitment (whats the gap measurement?)
2) Is there a specific orientation that the rag joint goes back onto the column?
3) With my PS Cylinder out, I cant fit up the new drag link adapter yet in place of the old control valve - but I am going to put the pitman arm back onto the car before I fit those back up - how do I ensure I get the pitman arm in the correct orientation?
Thanks everyone!
1) Is there a general distance between the end of the steering column and the steering component on the new borgeson unit for easier measuring for rag joint fitment (whats the gap measurement?)
2) Is there a specific orientation that the rag joint goes back onto the column?
3) With my PS Cylinder out, I cant fit up the new drag link adapter yet in place of the old control valve - but I am going to put the pitman arm back onto the car before I fit those back up - how do I ensure I get the pitman arm in the correct orientation?
Thanks everyone!
2. Your column output shaft has a flat spot for the rag joint set screw. Secure the steering column in the position for driving straight. Center the steering gear (1/2 way from lock to lock). Put the rag joint on the column so the set screw lines up, then line up the other half of the rag joint and find the closest spline alignment on the steering gear input shaft. An alignment will take care of fine tuning.
3.The pitman arm is keyed so I don't think you can put it on wrong...other than upside down.
