The steering column spacer not lining up.

[Scott Clark]

Hello all, I have a 1970 duster with a floor shift, I rebuilt the steering column and I can’t get it back in the right position, see pictures below. I can’t seem to see where the problem is, the column O ring retainer is right up against the firewall.

The Steering shaft isn’t going on all the way on the steering box, but I’m not 100% sure that it wasn’t like that before. What’s strange is that they are off in opposite directions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Scott

 

[Dragonsteel]

Are the shear pins in-tact on the column? They are designed to collapse in a crash/

 

[Scott Clark]

I inspected them before I assembled them, and they were fine.
thanks

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Just because they are there doesn't mean they are in the factory location. They could have sheared internally. You won't see that

 

[Scott Clark]

Could be, would that affect the mounting position on the underside of the dash? Is there a way to check the pins? guess I need to break it down and measure the shaft.

 

[Dragonsteel]

I'd check the mounting bracket too as it is adjustable.

 

[Scott Clark]

thanks! gives me something to look at, will check it tomorrow