63' Valiant V200 wagon: Getting a bum steer

[shortmort37]

Last year I pulled my steering column and rebuilt the coupler, because I could feel a vibration in the column at ~65 mph or so. The coupler housing itself was fine. I bought the shoes from Laysons and the seal and cover from Detroit Muscle - everything fit perfectly. I packed it with grease, and the problem disappeared.


...for a while. It's back, and I'm frustrated. I can feel looseness in the coupler when I grab the steering shaft and move it. I'm not looking forward to pulling the column again, but I guess I have to.

I'm not all that concerned with originality, so I'd like to know if there is a maintenance-free component I can use to replace this thing. I recall reading that U-joints are not recommended, but I'd like to know why.

adTHANKSvance,
Dan

 

[shortmort37]

*BUMP*.

OK, I've already convinced myself that I'll be OK with a U-joint. Now, to decide the brand, and get the correct dimensions. Can anyone confirm: For a '63 Valiant V200 wagon, manual steering - I'll need a 3/4" 36 spline to 3/4" round U-joint?

I'd like not to cut the steering shaft, but assuming a 3 1/4" coupler will require a cut - are there any out there on the smooth round side that are pre-drilled with an accompanying pin (so all I have to do is drill the shaft)? Or am I going to have to get it welded?

Thanks
Dan

 

[junkyardhero]

one of these may work

Steering Couplers / Adapters

 

[shortmort37]

one of these may work

http://[URL]https://www.manciniracing.com/flristcoad.html

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Thanks, good source. But, can you confirm - can anyone confirm - that 3/4" 36 x 3/4" round is the part I need, for a '63 Valiant steering column?

 

[junkyardhero]

Thanks, good source. But, can you confirm - can anyone confirm - that 3/4" 36 x 3/4" round is the part I need, for a '63 Valiant steering column?

*sigh*

i guess...

 

[junkyardhero]

(this is on a 64 dart wagon with manual steering)