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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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Does anyone know how many splines and what the OD is of the steering shaft on the steering wheel side?
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Doesn't look like you're getting a lot of response on this... but then I guess it's still early on this side of the puddle.

I have my ('81) column out of the car and at the locksmith (he had all the tools to tear down my column), but I should have it back tomorrow (Monday). I'll keep an eye on this thread and get you some numbers if I don't see any posted by then.

And to clarify, you want a spline count and the outside diameter of the steering wheel end of the column, correct?

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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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Somehow I never get much response to questions..I don't know why.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Does anyone know how many splines and what the OD is of the steering shaft on the steering wheel side?
Twin_Turbo,

My dial caliper says the OD of my Flaming River column's wheel side splines is 11/16, and I counted 36 splines. I have a Momo steering wheel adapter designed for the '76 column, and it looks like the adapter will fit on the FR column's splines, but the FR column has threads that prevent the adapter from reaching the splines. I don't have the original 76 column, so this is the best I can do. Hope this helps.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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11/16 diameter 36 spline (std GM spec.) If you are looking for a quick disconnect for your wheel here is one at Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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excellent thanks.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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11/16 diameter 36 spline (std GM spec.) If you are looking for a quick disconnect for your wheel here is one at Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
GM standard for ages and ages.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Somehow I never get much response to questions..I don't know why.

If you don't already know it there are very few of us that do.
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
If you don't already know it there are very few of us that do.

Yep like he said
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Somehow I never get much response to questions..I don't know why.

your questions are much to technical............
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Thats the one I used...

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