69 Vette re-assembling manual strg wheel issues
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69 Vette re-assembling manual strg wheel issues
Trying to re=assemble the manual steering wheel on 1969 corvette roadster. I have replaced the broken ignition tumbler and trying to reassemble the steering wheel, but having problems with the lock ring. I can't compress spring and plate assembly far enough to re install the lock ring. The compression lacks 1/8 inch of reaching groove for lock ring. I have had this assembly apart 4 times resulting with same issue. I woud appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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Your problem is that the upper steering shaft telescopes as you attempt to compress the locking plate.
When you tighten the "star screw" this prevents the upper shaft from telecoping. However, most tools interfere with the star screw. Use a 5/16-18 set screw or a #20 Allen Screw in place of the star screw.
Jim
When you tighten the "star screw" this prevents the upper shaft from telecoping. However, most tools interfere with the star screw. Use a 5/16-18 set screw or a #20 Allen Screw in place of the star screw.
Jim
Le Mans Master
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http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...trpage1pdf.pdf
Hopefully it has sufficient information to help you.
Jim
