[DeTomaso] Steering Column Slip Joint clips

[Doug Braun]

Mike,

I cannibalized an old feeler gauge set.
By trial and error, I found the right thickness of a cut length of one of
the feelers, inserted next to the nylon, did the trick.

Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso On Behalf Of Mike & Elizabeth
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:26 PM
To: 'Detomaso List' <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] Steering Column Slip Joint clips

I've got the classic minor slop in my slip joint steering column.  I
remember years ago comments that the two clips on the inner shaft meant to
keep the two shafts tight are no longer available.  Has this changed and/or
what are some solutions you've used to eliminate this movement?  Right now
it translates to about 1-2" of free-play at the rim of the steering wheel,
just enough to be annoying.  I've measured this by clamping the lower, outer
column in a vice, attaching the wheel and checking for movement.  I need to
check the universal joint for movement as well but I can feel movement where
the inner shaft inserts to the lower shaft.

 

Welding the shaft is not an option for me as the slip joint is a safety
feature.

 

Thanks

Mike Thomas