<VV> Steering column replacement on a 65 late model.

[Harry Yarnell (Verizon)]

When was the coupling added? The question is for a '65, and I thought all
'65s had the straight shaft; no coupling.



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From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of
Sethracer--- via VirtualVairs
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 4:31 PM
To: air_cooled63 at yahoo.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Steering column replacement on a 65 late model.

It is a matter of time spent. Remember, that is the Manufacturers guide for
a dealer mechanic to remove and replace it. It is "possible" to do this
without  cutting the hole. How much is your time worth? It means going up
from below -  now on a (dirty/rusty?) bolt, then prying off the coupler. But
I have  better news, Jerry. The easiest way to do this is to pop off the
snap ring at  the top of the coupler. A screwdriver in the right place will
do this. And let  the coupler come apart. Be prepared for a bunch of small,
greasy parts to fall  off as the coupler comes apart. I suggest you pull the
steering gear down at the  same time you remove the column. It will be
easier to assemble and install  the coupler onto the column when you are
done, and install it onto the tip of  the box. But unless your splines, both
on the tip of the boxes input shaft and  on the end of the coupler are clean
and well lubricated, they won't want to just  slide off. Let us know how it
goes.  Be sure to wear eye protection!!
 
-Seth Emerson
 
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