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tufcj
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When I converted my Rogue to Control Freak rack/pinion, I was able to pull out the lower piece by heating it with a torch and clamping on a set of vise grips, then wacking it with a hammer. Plastic is injected at the holes and there are grooves in both shafts that it flows into. You need to get it really hot so the plastic softens. I welded on a 1/4-20 nut at the lower hole and put in a set screw. The lower shaft was replaced with an off the shelf double D.
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74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
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7TZ
AMC Nut Joined: Aug/16/2010 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 264 |
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Thanks for all the input. I'm going to use your ideas and try to get that lower section off, then maybe I can figure a way to use my non-tilt column lower section. 304-dude, please let me know if you find that piece. At least I get some useful experience on AMC steering columns.
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2005 350Z 1970 240Z |
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tufcj
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The steering column is GM/Saginaw. The lower bearing is available for a 67 Chevelle and should fit the 68-69 AMC column. There is a difference between tilt and non-tilt bearing. I got one for my 68/69 tilt column, the only difference was the new one used a screw to hold it in place, original used a clip. The screw hole already exists in the AMC column.
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74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
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7TZ
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Our AMC steering columns are GM/Saginaw? Is that what you are saying? Should be alot easier to find parts for, if so.
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Yep, they are... though if looking for correctness you would need period parts at the shaft. Found my loose parts, unfortunately the shaft is gone. All I have is the collar and its spring that goes in front of the bearing you removed. There should be a clamp that retains them just after the double D shafts plastic pins are to hold it together. I can send them to you at cost of mailing. Should be around $2.50 if you need them, as all I see is the bearing without its wire clip. Since a member stated using hot glue to keep the shafts together... I have noticed that Goop E6000 glue is almost as stiff as hot glue when set. It may be easier to work with in getting inside to set the shafts. Will take some cure time though on the bench. |
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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7TZ
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These are all the parts I removed, except i do have the spring, its not in the pic. The bearing is completely shot, can I get a replacement anywhere? Maybe APD? Thanks again. Mark |
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7TZ
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Oops, my bad 1967 Chevelle. Thanks
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7TZ
AMC Nut Joined: Aug/16/2010 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 264 |
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Column is coming along pretty good. Got the cut off lower shaft out with a torch, came out like butter. Column tilt mechanism works well, just need a lower bearing, lower shaft, and to clean up the wiring. Why do people hack up a good wiring harness. Oh, and a new cancel cam. Anyway thanks for all the help, and hopefully this will be in my car by the spring. BTW- do you recommend the lower bearing that APD sells? Mark |
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IdahoSpud
AMC Nut Joined: Feb/27/2015 Location: Victor Montana Status: Offline Points: 447 |
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If you just need the bearing and nothing else you can probably find that at your local bearing warehouse if you have one to match to. I have really good luck at our local Kaman Bearing warehouse.
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1980 Avanti 383 Stroker 1957 Chev BelAir 2 dr HT 327 Selling 1986 Jeep Comanche 4x4 |
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