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Steering column bushings issues
Hi all,
I replaced in 2018 with a delrin one from DeloreanGo. Now I have a new one from DMCH ready to install, however, I have a problem.
Both the steering shaft and bushing hole are worn significantly. This was because PO ran without one for many years…
I suppose I will need a new steering shaft? If so, anyone know a vendor that sells the shaft without the rest of the column?
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As for the pedal box hole… besides removing the box and having it welded, what options do I have? I was thinking of just installing a new delrin bushing with 3M 5200 instead of grease and squeezing some more in there after install, but I’m open to opinions.
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Don't do anything to the shaft. As for the sheet metal, you can make up a small piece with a hole in it and screw or pop rivet it to the firewall. Secure it as the last step so everything lines up.
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I don’t know if it’s just my early car, but there is no way to pop rivet something thick enough there. The area with the hole is just not flat.
When I had time last night, I simply substituted JB weld for the grease to install. Seems Ok for now. Also, I decided to leave the shaft alone. I simply used some sand paper to deburr it and filled the groove with sil glyde for lube.
If that jbweld fails, I designed a new bushing to be CNCed from delrin.
My idea is have a column bushing with an m22 nut on the back of it. Would work well for cars with a screwed pedal box. Would cost some $$ but I can order a few and sell the rest if it works out.
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