psychostang Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Ok, so I removed the steering box to clean the frame and I see my steering shaft hanging down. Is it supposed to do this, or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Most of them are like that especially if they have a tilt column. The opening allows engine heat up the column & when driving long distances the column can get SO HOT you can't touch the column or the metal part of the steering wheel. I make a bushing for that. Problem is the column has to come out & come apart to install/replace it. Now would be a good time to upgrade your steering box to one of my more modern boxes with 2.5 turns lock-lock. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Andrew, The tilt columns do not have a bearing in the lower tube. The standard columns do. Wow, looks like your car was under water?! Dont think I have ever seen a coupler that looks quite like that? Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Tom-T: I already purchased one of your boxes, remember! I haven't installed it yet, as I am working on upgrading the brake system. Having it out, gives me more room to access the brake line junction. Tom-M: Why would the tilts not have the bearing. I saw a picture in my chassis manual showing the bearing. I think this car sat in the dirt/sand for many years. The original box was leaking for a long time. Of course I will be replacing the coupler. Edited December 4, 2018 by psychostang (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Andrew, Dont know what pic you are looking at but the only thing at the bottom of the tilt column tube was an insulator which kept fumes and heat from creeping from the engine compartment up into the tube. Tom M Edited December 4, 2018 by 1965rivgs (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Oh yes, now that you mention it I now do remember. Tough getting old. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Here's what the non-tilt bushing looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe pa Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 12/4/2018 at 11:46 AM, telriv said: Most of them are like that especially if they have a tilt column. The opening allows engine heat up the column & when driving long distances the column can get SO HOT you can't touch the column or the metal part of the steering wheel. I make a bushing for that. Problem is the column has to come out & come apart to install/replace it. Now would be a good time to upgrade your steering box to one of my more modern boxes with 2.5 turns lock-lock. Tom T. Diy you have these insulators available? How about a 2.5 turn gear box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, Joe pa said: Diy you have these insulators available? How about a 2.5 turn gear box? If you’re an ROA member, you can open the Tech Tips section of their website and find instructions for making an insulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Boxes, rag joints & insulators are available. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe pa Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Where can I buy the insulator? Can't seem to find them. I saw the article how to make them but would rather just install a part 🤷🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) A piece of Delran approx. 2 1/4" in diameter with an approx. 3/4" hole in the center. Then two short self tapping bolts/screws to hold it in place. How hard can that be?? Even easier IF you have a drill press or better yet the use of a Lathe. Just my thoughts. Tom T. Edited July 11, 2022 by telriv (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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