Borgeson Steering Coupler Installation Issues
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From: Willow Spring NC
Borgeson Steering Coupler Installation Issues
Just received my kit on Friday and have been at it on and off this weekend. I'm ready to install the coupler but it doesn't seem to want to fit on the steering column shaft, although it mounts just fine on the new steering box. Is anyone else having this issue?
The old coupler was split lengthwise and is therefore easier to get on and off, but the new one is solid, and I can't even get it started on the shaft. It is the correct size as I've measured the coupler and shaft. Was planning to clean up the splines at the front of the shaft with a triangular file as there is a bit of rust present, but not much.
I have a '76 with the collapsible shaft, which has already been shortened as per the instructions. Thanks in advance!
The old coupler was split lengthwise and is therefore easier to get on and off, but the new one is solid, and I can't even get it started on the shaft. It is the correct size as I've measured the coupler and shaft. Was planning to clean up the splines at the front of the shaft with a triangular file as there is a bit of rust present, but not much.
I have a '76 with the collapsible shaft, which has already been shortened as per the instructions. Thanks in advance!
Burning Brakes
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From: Lokeren, Belgium
Hello Bob,
Of the 2.5 days of install it took almost 1 day cleaning up the splines. At first the coupler went on approx. 1/2". After the cleanup i got it nearly fully seated with some slight taps of a rubber hammer. (Vise clamp on the shaft!)
Some splines where distorted and some flattened. As you I used a triangle file and a Dremel.
Nick
Of the 2.5 days of install it took almost 1 day cleaning up the splines. At first the coupler went on approx. 1/2". After the cleanup i got it nearly fully seated with some slight taps of a rubber hammer. (Vise clamp on the shaft!)
Some splines where distorted and some flattened. As you I used a triangle file and a Dremel.
Nick
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Well, it's good to know I'm on the right track then and that it's not uncommon. I guess I'll go out there and keep cleaning up those splines then. Hopefully with a bit of work I'll at least get the coupler to start on the shaft.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
Drifting
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From: Oxford CT
Hello Bob,
Of the 2.5 days of install it took almost 1 day cleaning up the splines. At first the coupler went on approx. 1/2". After the cleanup i got it nearly fully seated with some slight taps of a rubber hammer. (Vise clamp on the shaft!)
Some splines where distorted and some flattened. As you I used a triangle file and a Dremel.
Nick
Of the 2.5 days of install it took almost 1 day cleaning up the splines. At first the coupler went on approx. 1/2". After the cleanup i got it nearly fully seated with some slight taps of a rubber hammer. (Vise clamp on the shaft!)
Some splines where distorted and some flattened. As you I used a triangle file and a Dremel.
Nick
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I'd feel better about the coupler if I could get it on the end of the shaft, but as Roadster71 said above I think I'll work the leading edge a bit and see if that doesn't do the trick.
Drifting
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From: Oxford CT
Will do. Seems tempting to use the flat on the shaft as it exists, but it's off just enough that I'll be filing a recess.
I'd feel better about the coupler if I could get it on the end of the shaft, but as Roadster71 said above I think I'll work the leading edge a bit and see if that doesn't do the trick.
I'd feel better about the coupler if I could get it on the end of the shaft, but as Roadster71 said above I think I'll work the leading edge a bit and see if that doesn't do the trick.
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