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02-07-2003, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Manitoba, Canada
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Power Steering Swap
I just swapped a power steering gear from an '84 Chevy into my '68. It fit perfectly with no drilling, although I think I'll have to modify the bumper bracket when I put it on. Anyway, the stock steering column, which is staying put for a while, is now too long. Can I drill-out those little plastic plugs that keep the collapseable steering shaft from collapsing? Since it is secured at both ends, it won't move when driving. Any advice?
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02-07-2003, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Canton, Ill
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Yes you can drill them, you have to when you go to tilt van coloum.
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02-08-2003, 12:19 AM
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Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
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Did you have power steering before? If not just find a donor shaft from a truck that did. It should be the right size. Or just drill out the plastic plugs. Either way will work.
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