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Old 03-08-2017, 09:37 AM   #1
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shouldn't the lower bearing housing be flush?
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Old 03-08-2017, 09:53 AM   #2
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also how does part 34Light rob felt seal go on? The seal I have only has like a .125" dia. hole in it?
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ok So I got the column together and in I have not put the pitman arm on the sector shaft yet but I slide the steering wheel on and its very hard to turn. Any idea of what I have done wrong?
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Do you have the square brass shims in the end plate? You may have to add a few to give it more clearance. You want the clearance to just be at zero without binding the bearings.
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yes I have 2 brass shims and a gasket
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