[DeTomaso] Tightening a steering column collapsible slider

[Asa Jay Laughton]

That's the story I was trying to remember.  The article on The Pantera 
Place is more what I'm aiming to do though.

Than you to you both.
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 7/27/2015 7:56 PM, B Hower wrote:
> That would be me for one. I used feeler gauge blades slid into gap of 
> slip joint to take the slop out. You may get it tight enough that you 
> have to use a hammer and tap the blade or blades into the gap. Then I 
> used tape wrapped around the shaft and blades to ensure they stayed 
> put. And to make sure I didn't get into the cut off end of the feeler 
> gauge glade. But in case of an accident the assembly could still 
> slip/slide.
> I hope this is of some help.
>
> Bud #3400 ( Drive it like there is no tomorrow -- for there may not be ! )
>
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> *From:* Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
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> *Sent:* Monday, July 27, 2015 8:45 PM
> *Subject:* [DeTomaso] Tightening a steering column collapsible slider
>
> Hi all,
> On the advice of Mike Drew, I took a loot at my slider assembly in the
> steering column and I think I might have just a small amount of slop in
> it when turning left and right.  I know about the recommendations to
> tack-weld it or put a bolt through it, but I seem to recall someone did
> something with some shims that tightened it all right up without losing
> the collapsible function.
>
> Can anyone relate that story?
> Asa  Jay
>
> -- 
> Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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