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Re: 50 years ago I was given this USAF 54 3100
Next fix is the sloppy steering. Column is from a 87 c10 van. The steering shaft is a jury rigged two piece affair done over 20 years ago and was about worn out before that. The lower column bearing is shot as well.
Marked the shaft when fully installed, pulled it and drilled 3/8" hole. Test fitted a 3/8" bolt and painted the whole thing. Yes, I know all about the column thru the chest danger by eliminating the sliding column thing. Too old to care.
While it was out i disassembled the column bearing and replaced with a new one. Very easy job. Pull clip spray with wd-40 remove cover, slide off bearing and holder. Old bearing was missing a few ball bearings.
Reinstalled shaft and bolted tight. Steers much, much better but upper column bearing and infamous 4 bolts in the tllt collar need attention. Maybe next time,
Lower column kit is listed as a jeep part but works, Here it is:
Crown Automotive 4487696K Steering Shaft Bearing Kit
Pic are of assembled fix. went too fast tho take before pics.
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