 using newer steering column in '70 chasis, got some pics and questions |
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| buck toenges |
 Dec 3 2014, 10:54 AM
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Here are some pics from my '70 914 that has a newer steering column put in. You will notice that the steering column support has been cut out on the bottom. I have also taken some pics of the joints. What has to be done to make this work? I do think that there is a "clunk" going on as I turn the steering wheel. I think it is the shafts or the joints hitting the dash area but I am not sure.
What is the difference between the newer chassis and older chassis that makes a difference with the steering column? Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s)  
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| SirAndy |
Dec 3 2014, 12:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The shafts have to be re-notched. The length and angle is different between the years.
The "clunk" you hear is the u-joints binding and the constant pull you're putting on the rubber steering coupler will result in premature failure of the coupler. I went through all this several years ago when i put a '74 column in my '70 car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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