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Tech Question
Bill JJ, Lynbrook, NY, 72 Plymouth Duster 360
Can you tell me the technical reason - if a good one exists - for NOT collapsing the manual steering column on an A-body to fit a power steering box?
I've heard that this is a no-no, but no one seems to be able to provide me with an accurate technical reason as to why? Is it dangerous?
I've heard that it's just a matter of removing the plastic pin and it slides up. Since it's attached on both ends, how can this be a bad thing? I'm sure you must know about this so if you can offer information ... and if necessary a way to do this a different way, I'd very very appreciative. Thanks and best regards,
Bill-
To be safe, I'd pull the pin, remove the inner shaft, and shorten it by the amount you need to slide it up. This removes the risk of it bottoming out and going solid in a crash. Ouch.
Redrill as required, then, if the pin is re-useable, reinstall it. if not, use a plastic nut and bolt.
Rick
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