AlV 69 Dodge GTS project
I was ready to install the starter and I'd like to say that I put it in but I didn't. lol
Since I had so much room with the starter out I decided to disconnect the exhaust from the manifold to gain better access to the transmission to sort out the kick down linkage and replace the speedometer cable. But I didn't do that either! Instead I removed the exhaust manifold from the engine to gain access to the steering gearbox adjuster. It turns out that the 318s manifold was not correct for use in this application because of the way the manifold exited from the head and slopes down (rather than up) it was rubbing on the steering gear box. As a result of the contact with the HOT manifold the gear box has developed some leaky seals (I'll take care of that later) but at least I know.
I went ahead a picked up a better set of manifolds for this application.
With all of this stuff out of the way I noticed that the steering column looked badly worn and in serious need of repair. One thing I noticed right away was that the coupler was hacked and no longer pinned to the gear box spline. I could just give it a good tug and it would separate. I'm in a bit of a rabbit hole but enjoying it. Since I have the started sorted out and the new speedo cable I decided to move ahead with the steering column. I'll eventually make my way back to the dash wiring.
I was ready to install the starter and I'd like to say that I put it in but I didn't. lol
Since I had so much room with the starter out I decided to disconnect the exhaust from the manifold to gain better access to the transmission to sort out the kick down linkage and replace the speedometer cable. But I didn't do that either! Instead I removed the exhaust manifold from the engine to gain access to the steering gearbox adjuster. It turns out that the 318s manifold was not correct for use in this application because of the way the manifold exited from the head and slopes down (rather than up) it was rubbing on the steering gear box. As a result of the contact with the HOT manifold the gear box has developed some leaky seals (I'll take care of that later) but at least I know.
I went ahead a picked up a better set of manifolds for this application.
With all of this stuff out of the way I noticed that the steering column looked badly worn and in serious need of repair. One thing I noticed right away was that the coupler was hacked and no longer pinned to the gear box spline. I could just give it a good tug and it would separate. I'm in a bit of a rabbit hole but enjoying it. Since I have the started sorted out and the new speedo cable I decided to move ahead with the steering column. I'll eventually make my way back to the dash wiring.
