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

[air_cooled63 at yahoo.com]

I'm going to check the build date on this LM.  I think it may have a somewhat early date. Could be some of the first 65s had a straight shaft. Never seen one my self.
Jerry

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

"J. R. Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>IIRC (meaning - not sure) - Later '65s had the coupling.  When?  Not sure - 
>probably around April/May?  Maybe earlier?  SCG might have the answer and it 
>might vary depending upon build plant.
>
>Later, JR
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Harry Yarnell (Verizon) via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>To: <Sethracer at aol.com>; <air_cooled63 at yahoo.com>; "'corvair'" 
><virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 5:27 PM
>Subject: Re: <VV> Steering column replacement on a 65 late model.
>
>
>> When was the coupling added? The question is for a '65, and I thought all
>> '65s had the straight shaft; no coupling.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are 
>> the property
>> of the writer, please attribute properly. For help, 
>> mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
>> This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, 
>> http://www.corvair.org/
>> Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
>> Change your options: 
>> http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
>> _______________________________________________ 
>
>
>---
>This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
>http://www.avast.com
>