In the image, it shows 13/16 inch space. The maximum I can get is 1/2 inch. I doubt this matters much but since I’m not sure of the spacing, I have to ask. Is there any problem with 1/2 inch? Is the intention to set the position to the max? If not then what is the intention?
1976 dart steering column coupling
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The dimension is to place the innards of the coupler in the coupler body correctly.
The dimension is kind of random, if the shaft got hammered on it would have broken the plastic interlocking pins and allowed the shaft to be lengthened or shortened. Not the best option but probably will not be a problem.
You might also be able to move the steering column on its mounts a 1/4" or so.
Are you sure the feet in the coupler are installed correctly?
The dimension is kind of random, if the shaft got hammered on it would have broken the plastic interlocking pins and allowed the shaft to be lengthened or shortened. Not the best option but probably will not be a problem.
You might also be able to move the steering column on its mounts a 1/4" or so.
Are you sure the feet in the coupler are installed correctly?
cudamark
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The column mounting to the dash allows a bit of movement if you haven't already tried that, but, 1/2" measurement wouldn't bother me at all. You just don't want the shaft bottomed out, or, at the top where it might bind on the pins.
I supposed that the intention was to place the shoes in the middle so that there’s the same movement either direction. Would that be the appropriate way to set this thing up?
cudamark
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Yes
I think the dimension also helps line up the split pin on the gear box
Try this procedure to get the gauge hole dimensions set correctly.
Remove whatever is necessary to get to the two long studs holding the column to the dash.
Use a 7/16 deep socket to loosen nuts.
Should be one on the left stud and two on the right stud.
The column goes thru a grommet attached to the floor plate which is held to the floor pan with three bolts.
Use a 1/2 inch socket with a long extension on these three bolts. You will see witness marks on the plate made by the bolts which you can use when putting it back together.
If the column has been in place for many years then it becomes stuck in the rubber grommet so the bolts need to be removed so the column can be moved back and forth.
Now use silicone spray on grommet so the plate is easier to move around.
You should now be able to move column forward and backward to get the proper dimensions
Then reattach floor plate bolts and column to instrument panel nuts.
The gauge hole dimensions changed on the 74 thru 76 abodies.
Pushing the column in as far as it will go moves the hole in the steering shaft just under the coupling cover which is the 0 point
Pulling the column toward the rear of the car gives the measurement of 1 1/4 inches from coupling cover to center of gauge hole.
Try to get the hole near the middle of the 0 to 1 1/4 inches dimensions.
If you can't get close to the midpoint of these measurements then it's likely the so called plastic shear pins have separated.
Remove whatever is necessary to get to the two long studs holding the column to the dash.
Use a 7/16 deep socket to loosen nuts.
Should be one on the left stud and two on the right stud.
The column goes thru a grommet attached to the floor plate which is held to the floor pan with three bolts.
Use a 1/2 inch socket with a long extension on these three bolts. You will see witness marks on the plate made by the bolts which you can use when putting it back together.
If the column has been in place for many years then it becomes stuck in the rubber grommet so the bolts need to be removed so the column can be moved back and forth.
Now use silicone spray on grommet so the plate is easier to move around.
You should now be able to move column forward and backward to get the proper dimensions
Then reattach floor plate bolts and column to instrument panel nuts.
The gauge hole dimensions changed on the 74 thru 76 abodies.
Pushing the column in as far as it will go moves the hole in the steering shaft just under the coupling cover which is the 0 point
Pulling the column toward the rear of the car gives the measurement of 1 1/4 inches from coupling cover to center of gauge hole.
Try to get the hole near the middle of the 0 to 1 1/4 inches dimensions.
If you can't get close to the midpoint of these measurements then it's likely the so called plastic shear pins have separated.
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