Re: Power to Manual steering conversion
[Re: Pntastar69]
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04/03/13 03:21 PM
04/03/13 03:21 PM
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Yes, easier, but more $$. I picked up a junk column for $15 and just used the inner shaft. Just throwin out some options for the OP.
What was the junk column out of??
I know there adapters out there. I'd rather not use one though, if I can just get the proper length shaft.
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Re: Power to Manual steering conversion
[Re: Pntastar69]
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04/03/13 03:22 PM
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Make sure the nylon shear pins are in tact if you decide to just swap out the inner shaft. They allow the shaft to collapse in the event of blunt force to your chest.
BTW, I believe the manual column is 3" longer.
What happens if the shear nylon pins are not in tact? Can I replace them with something?
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Re: Power to Manual steering conversion
[Re: 383man]
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04/22/13 12:24 PM
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I changed my 63 from power to manual steering. Just used the manual box and added the steering adapter you can see here. The same one Mr Yuck posted. Ron
Hey Ron,
Did you cut your tube down? What did you use for a lower support bearing?
Thanks!
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Re: Power to Manual steering conversion
[Re: rbstroker]
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04/22/13 07:56 PM
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Here is how to lengthen the shaft without buying a bunch of stuff: the inner shaft and the outer shaft will telescope in the event of a crash. The thing that prevents them from moving under normal circumstances is a nylon "pin" in a hole that goes crossways thru the shaft in the area where the inner and outer shafts overlap. The nylon pin looks like it is cast in place somehow. What you can do is whack the bottom end of the shaft with a BFH to shear off the nylon pin. Then you can pull the lower shaft down untill it is the right length for the manual box. Another set of holes should then be in alignment that you can put a soft aluminum or nylon pin back into. If they are not in alignment, you can drill a new hole. Worked for me. Joel
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