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| MM1 |
 Nov 30 2020, 02:26 PM
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914 obsession continues  Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California 
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My '73 steering column moves in every direction, but last night I noticed that it doesn't seem/feel like the upper bearing. What do I know, though.
If the entire column moves like this (icloud link below), is it necessarily the lower bearing, or could it be something else? Obviously, this is my first time into the column, and man, is this gonna be a learning experience - (indicator switch needed replacement, will replace ignition switch and clean tumbler). https://share.icloud.com/photos/0xOTITlUBsUJtbldsiNxBtOYw |
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 30 2020, 02:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,123 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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That is the factory metal bushing used for 72-73. Yes it is similar to the shift crush sleeve not nowhere the same size. You need to check the "U" joint behind steering column Your steering rack could have a torn rubber bushing too.
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| MM1 |
Nov 30 2020, 02:54 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 30 2020, 03:41 PM)  That is the factory metal bushing used for 72-73. Yes it is similar to the shift crush sleeve not nowhere the same size. You need to check the "U" joint behind steering column Your steering rack could have a torn rubber bushing too. Thank you, Mark - I'll check that, but as I just need to get mine driving first (Feb-March?), if it is the rubber bushing, I'll have to pull the rack out and address it then, since my tie-rod boots are split too . . .guess that means turbo-tie rod kit from Pelican . . . |
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| double-a |
Nov 30 2020, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 989 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(MM1 @ Nov 30 2020, 12:54 PM) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 30 2020, 03:41 PM) That is the factory metal bushing used for 72-73. Yes it is similar to the shift crush sleeve not nowhere the same size. You need to check the "U" joint behind steering column Your steering rack could have a torn rubber bushing too. Thank you, Mark - I'll check that, but as I just need to get mine driving first (Feb-March?), if it is the rubber bushing, I'll have to pull the rack out and address it then, since my tie-rod boots are split too . . .guess that means turbo-tie rod kit from Pelican . . . you will NOT regret the money spent on a turbo tie rod kit! |
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| MM1 |
Nov 30 2020, 04:31 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(double-a @ Nov 30 2020, 03:57 PM) QUOTE(MM1 @ Nov 30 2020, 12:54 PM) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 30 2020, 03:41 PM) That is the factory metal bushing used for 72-73. Yes it is similar to the shift crush sleeve not nowhere the same size. You need to check the "U" joint behind steering column Your steering rack could have a torn rubber bushing too. Thank you, Mark - I'll check that, but as I just need to get mine driving first (Feb-March?), if it is the rubber bushing, I'll have to pull the rack out and address it then, since my tie-rod boots are split too . . .guess that means turbo-tie rod kit from Pelican . . . you will NOT regret the money spent on a turbo tie rod kit! Thanks, Aaron - I've heard that a few times - but what exactly does that mean? - more feedback? - anything else (not that one needs more than that)? |
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MM1 Steering column movement - advice please !?! Nov 30 2020, 02:26 PM
double-a
My '73 steering column moves in every directi... Nov 30 2020, 02:35 PM
double-a
That is the factory metal bushing used for 72-73.... Nov 30 2020, 02:46 PM
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[quote name='MM1' post='2870718' date='Nov 30 20... Nov 30 2020, 04:34 PM MM1
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