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Need Steering Column Installation Help - 70 Roadrunner

PurpleBeeper

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I converted my manual steering to power steering & the swap went OK, except the steering coupler wasn't fully engaged with the steering shaft ("pivot bushings" sticking out of coupler 1/4") and I got my steering wheel upside down.

I pulled the column out & turned the wheel right side up. I knocked out the coupler roll pin removed it & attached it on the end of the steering column shaft over the pivot. Now I can't get the shaft/coupler any closer than about 3" from the splines on the steering gear box. Does that steering shaft telescope? What am I missing? Thanks for the help!
 
I converted my manual steering to power steering & the swap went OK, except the steering coupler wasn't fully engaged with the steering shaft ("pivot bushings" sticking out of coupler 1/4") and I got my steering wheel upside down.

I pulled the column out & turned the wheel right side up. I knocked out the coupler roll pin removed it & attached it on the end of the steering column shaft over the pivot. Now I can't get the shaft/coupler any closer than about 3" from the splines on the steering gear box. Does that steering shaft telescope? What am I missing? Thanks for the help!
I had the same problem. Had to tear the column apart to lengthen it. The 2 pieces slide together in the middle of the shaft.
 
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