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I"m installing a new Borgesen steering box on a 1979.
I'm at the point where I'm trying to collapse the steering column and it wont budge.
I've sprayed it with PB Blaster numerous times, and borrowed a 4 lb hammer.
I've banged it about as much as I can and cant get it to move.
Any suggestions?
I wrecked the splines trying to do this in the car. Pull the column should be step one of the instructions. It takes less time to pull it out than it did to fix the splines with a Dremel. Once out, it took several hard whacks to get it.
Thank you all for your responses.
"Damaging the splines" is one of the things I'm concerned about with all of the hammering.
I'm going to give the hammer one more shot (no pun intended) and if it doesnt work I'll start removing the column.
Great to hear. Thank you.
I bought some Heatshield Thermaflex Sleeve material which I'm going to squeeze in between the box and header just to be safe.
I lined up a screw jack (somehow for a straight shot) and a spacer and turned the screw on the jack , went easy. Tried the hammer and block, didn't like the way that was going.
I'm finishing up the install of the Borgesen Box.
I'm installing the steering column components and I'm in one of those situations where you finish an install and have an extra part.
The pin pictured below fell to the floor as I was removing the column from the car last week.
I cant figure out where it goes. I cant find it in the Assembly Manual or any other documentation.
Anyone have any ideas where this goes.
Thank you very much! I should have thought to check Willcox.
The diagram is for 69 to 76. I have a 79. My column is a little different than those shown.
Is it safe to say that that pin just drops into the opening of the center of the steering shaft (just under the star bolt)?
Thank you very much! I should have thought to check Willcox.
The diagram is for 69 to 76. I have a 79. My column is a little different than those shown.
Is it safe to say that that pin just drops into the opening of the center of the steering shaft (just under the star bolt)?
Andy
I think your rod is #40 in the diagram (the basic tilt/tele functions for 79 should still be similar to this drawing). It's been 3-4 years since I tore my column apart, but if I remember correctly, that rod controls the telescoping function of the column (without it, your column won't 'lock', and can be pushed/pulled with little effort. I think there is some adjustment for it also - not 100% positive though.
I finished the Borgeson box install and am very happy with the results.
I wanted to thank everyone for their input and assistance.
I wanted to close the loop on the #40 rod discussed above.
The rod just slides into the center hollow of the steering shaft at the steering wheel end of the shaft, and sits just below the star screw.
It's purpose is to lock the telescoping function of the steering wheel.
Thanks again to all for your input on this install.
Borgesen Box Install
