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

[J. R. Read]

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

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From: "Harry Yarnell (Verizon) via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
To: <Sethracer at aol.com>; <air_cooled63 at yahoo.com>; "'corvair'" 
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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.
>
>
>
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> 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
>
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