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06-19-2018, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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Steering Column Bracket 36
The column bracket seems to be attached to the dash with bolts that go through and fasten on the under side of the dash. The left side seems to be a 1/2” nut but the right doesn’t seem to have a nut on a smooth stud of some sort. Am I close to understanding what holds the column in place? I need to remove the column but nothing gives. The nut is tight for sure. Suggestions???
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06-19-2018, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
It was a break off head on that bolt. If your lucky you can get ahold with pliers and get it to turn. Penetrating oil is your friend here. Good luck.
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06-19-2018, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
What about the other side that doesn’t seem to have a nut? Is it just a stabilizer stud?
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06-20-2018, 11:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
I’ve been working on the bracket this morning but no good. Lots of penetrating oil but it won’t budge. Anybody got more ideas?
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06-20-2018, 12:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
This link shows the way they originally removed tamper proof bolts. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/colu...oltremoval.htm
The bolts usually hold the column drop from the top side up in the dash. Here is another link. http://www.goldengatev8.org/tips/Res...ngIgnition.htm Last edited by rotorwrench; 06-20-2018 at 12:49 PM. |
06-20-2018, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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06-20-2018, 02:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
If you haven't already done it I suggest that you remove the speedometer for easier access.
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06-20-2018, 02:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
Dash is empty of guages
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06-21-2018, 03:40 AM | #9 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
good info here. i'll be un-doing mine soon too.
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06-21-2018, 06:44 AM | #10 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
Stretch, you could try applying some heat to the top of the column drop casting where those bolts fasten, using a heat gun or hair dryer. No flame heat!! Try removing the hex head bolt first. Maybe tighten slightly, then try to remove. If it breaks, you can deal with that later. Then try vice grip pliers on the round head bolt. I was lucky enough to remove a couple this way in the past. Maybe applying some penetrating oil on those bolts a couple days prior to removal might also help. Good luck!
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06-21-2018, 07:06 AM | #11 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
Great looking tool. Anyone have one to rent? I will need to do this when I switch out my '36 steering column and put in the '37 column. Or can I get the horn/light rod out without dropping the column. I am hoping the complete steering sector will pull out the bottom when I have the engine out and the front suspension down.
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06-21-2018, 07:13 AM | #12 |
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Re: Steering Column Bracket 36
No. 1 If there is a short part of the bolt sticking above the bracket. i used a short hacksaw blade and cut a slot in the bolt. then i used a screw driver to remove the bolt. No. 2 Then i used a big hammer to beat the bolt to death and threw it away, No. 2 is optional
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