Topic: Sterring column
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Lifetime MemberNewton, NJ - USA
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Ok, I give up, I removed the two bolts underneath and nothing it won't budge... What else needs to be done to lower it?
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Lifetime MemberNewton, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car. All original. A true survivor. 2nd owner Only 300 miles.
Yes, 4 screws.
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Column wiring may be holding it in place - don't bear down too hard on it....
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Ah, dem darn wires again! Thanks Paul!
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I asked our steering column expert. He said you need to take out the two bolts that hold the column to the firewall. Otherwise it is just too stiff to move.
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Yeppers...the bolts on the firewall pass-thru need to be removed also. Be aware that unless you dis-connect the flex joint(rag joint) also, the column may not move down a lot, but it should drop several inches with both the upper, and lower bracket bolts out. If you don't dis-connect the rag joint, moving the column down may tear the rag joint...if it ain't already damaged...which may be why you're removing the column in the first place....
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ya, whats wrong with it ??
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Nothin, I'm trying to replace the speedo cable. oh and try and fix what bubba done! Thanks guys
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