My coupler is similar to the one you pictured, but it does not use a dowel nor a roll pin. The original shoes and springs consisted of two shoes (square) and two springs, seal and retainer (cover). I bought the repair kit that contained the parts that are shown in your exploded view, however the shoes and the spring would not fit in the positions shown in the picture. The shoes are too wide to fit as pictured, but fit nicely if turned 90 degrees with the spring facing toward the steering wheel end. (I did not replace the cross pin, mine was not worn and the shoes fit without any play) The only thing that holds the assembly together is the cover with the bent over tabs. I have seen the "wire bail" and I will get one. My coupler is held in place on the steering box (once position is adjusted) with a 5/16 bolt. I packed the coupler with black lithium grease before installing the cover. I have another 65 Barracuda and its coupler utilizes the roll pin. Could that be, because it is a V8 car and the coupler I'm doing is in my "slant car?" You mentioned the "FSM," (F?) service manual? I have the the 65 Plymouth Body, Chassis & Electrical Manual on CD. I haven't had much luck finding a "specific" parts manual for the 65 Barracuda on CD. There are several used paper parts manuals for sale , but the prices are too high for a used book. Anyway I bought (down loaded) a 65 Chrysler manual, that is semi useful. It covers the Valiant, but not specific to the Barracuda. Thanks for the reply and input.
I ordered a stainless steel one today. It was advertised for A,B and E bodies 66-72. The repair kit I installed was advertised the same way...In other words...I'll make it fit.
Anyway, regardless of the fit...The cover I installed is not going to come off or come loose anytime soon.
