Advice on steering column coupler?

[Billccm]

The shoes attach at the pin. Assume you have that assembly?

 

[koosh]

The shoes attach at the pin. Assume you have that assembly?

Yes, did u see the picture? I finally found a partial assembled coupler online, and appears mine is correct…. Either the new coupler body or the old, will not slide over the shoes

 

[dadsbee]

I've pointed you to the assembly solution more than once, here's the last time.
1969 Dodge Super Bee Coupe Restoration

 

[koosh]

I've pointed you to the assembly solution more than once, here's the last time.
1969 Dodge Super Bee Coupe Restoration

And IVE READ IT TWICE…..unless you had a chapter on why the coupler body wont slide over the shoes and clip that i did not see

 

[koosh]

Since the coupler body slides over the shoes without the spring clip, i wonder if i need to remove a little material from the flat sides if the shoes?

 

[68plymouth383]

It is not going to just drop on persay... You have to line up the coupler and gear box spline and start it then gently tap on. You don't want to shave the shoes as they will cause play and slop between coupler and steering components.

 

[koosh]

It is not going to just drop on persay... You have to line up the coupler and gear box spline and start it then gently tap on. You don't want to shave the shoes as they will cause play and slop between coupler and steering components.

I haven’t got to the steering box spline yet…. I can’t get coupler onto steering shaft

 

[68plymouth383]

Are you using Oem parts or Dorman/Aftermarket parts?

 

[koosh]

Are you using Oem parts or Dorman/Aftermarket parts?

Stear and Gear new coupling

 

[68plymouth383]

Not the best pics, but what I had on my phone from doing it recently.. Clip goes under shoes look closely how shoes are oriented.
Place clip on pin 1st then place shoes, grease liberally and install coupler. Be sure to pack coupler before installing cover and hold down. If careful seal will stretch over roll pin without removal.

 

[koosh]

Not the best pics, but what I had on my phone from doing it recently.. Clip goes under shoes look closely how shoes are oriented.

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Yup …GOT IT! Thanks
I sanded .002 off back of each shoe, slide right on!
Thanks for the help.

 

[koosh]

So e everything back together column is in coupler is on steering wheel back on everything bolted up. I get approximately 1/8 to 3/16 play in and out grabbing the steering wheel. Could that be normal? If not, how does that get tightened up? I put a mark on the steering shaft in the engine compartment and measured the difference between pushing the steering wheel in and pulling it out.
I should also mention this is aftermarket steering wheel adapter

 

[koosh]

I think i may have found the issue… snap ring behind the turn signal switch was not in the shaft groove…. When i pushed it back in groove it was very sloppy. Hopefully NAPA or parts stores will have new snap ring!

 

[68plymouth383]

Check your upper column bearing while there..

 

[koosh]

Check your upper column bearing while there..

Seems? To be ok… test drive hopefully this afternoon…. Is there such thing as a “gap cover” to cover the gap between column housing with shifter and an aftermarket wheel adapter? I have about 1/4” gap and surely dirt/dust will invade

 

[themechanic]

Thanks I ordered new coupler with the newer style seal…fingers crossed!

That new seal cracks and leaks due to the heat coming from the headers. I recommend the OEM style seal and the spring clamp.