69/70 collapsable steering column powder coating.

[B-Body 70]

I didn’t realize the steering shaft and shifting tube were collapsible with plastic until I read my service manual. Had them both powder coated and had the plastic boil out a little. Anyone ever do this? Another dumb *** mistake!

 

[gkent]

Yeah, well so what. It ain't like they're gonna fall apart driving down the road.

And just for the hell of it, if you built a custom length column, you wouldn't have those pins in there at all. There's likely only one reason they're there ... so installation on the assembly line was easier.

 

[B-Body 70]

Yeah, well so what. It ain't like they're gonna fall apart driving down the road.

And just for the hell of it, if you built a custom length column, you wouldn't have those pins in there at all. There's likely only one reason they're there ... so installation on the assembly line was easier.

Yeah, I ground off access and still looks pretty solid on shifter and shaft. Kinda a touchy deal being steering and all. The charger shaft doesn’t even have that melted plastic in one side not touched going to paint that one. Thanks for your input!

 

[LowBikeMike]

Did you measure the length?

 

[B-Body 70]

Did you measure the length?

I did not. Is there specs on that?

 

[gkent]

Did you measure the length?

This nonsense ... its either going to fit or its not - and can be adjusted if need be. And from the looks of that plastic, it didn't melt enough to allow movement.

 

[B-Body 70]

This nonsense ... its either going to fit or its not - and can be adjusted if need be. And from the looks of that plastic, it didn't melt enough to allow movement.

Agreed, it’s fine but didn’t do the 550 lb test on press! lol always learning as I go.
Thanks for your input.

 

[gkent]

And the shafts have probably rusted together inside anyway !!