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I am using a replacement frame for my 65 convertible. The body has been mounted on the frame with no problems. I installed a rebuilt steering gearbox and new rag joint. When reinstalling the steering column, I was shocked to see that the steering shaft is misaligned by about 1/2" with the splined hole in the rag joint. Can the steering box be shimmed outward to correct this? Any other suggestions?
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Re: Steering Shaft Misalignment
1/2" excessive. take frame to body shop with frame machine and have them check alignment specs. new frame may be bent. mike -
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Ben-----
It could be shimmed, but said procedure was never used or necessary in PRODUCTION and I've never seen it required in SERVICE. As Mike mentioned, I think that I would suspect some problem with the frame.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Steering Shaft Misalignment
And make sure the steering column is totally free and not tightened down anywhere. The clamp on the firewall can be moved a little to compensate, but probably not 1/2".Comment
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Can you loosen the body on the frame and shift it enough to gain anything in a positive direction?Comment
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Ben,
When disassembled my '67 I found one "U" shaped, thick shim between the steering gear box and the frame, held in place by one of the bolts. I replaced it when assembling the car. Could yours have had a shim that you haven't replaced?Comment
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The only way that I could align the shaft with the rag joint was to loosen the steering box and shift it inward. I will shim it in this position just long enough to get the car to a shop that can evaluate the problem. Thanks for the input. BenComment
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