Hi all,
Thanks to your help, the car is running! Combined timing/carb issue. Once that got fixed it started right up and runs like a champ.
Now I'm on to rebuilding the steering column and box. I have a 7-tooth, and as I took it apart I was shocked to find that the lower thrust bearing was totally shot - disintegrated with only the outer housing left. The top isn't a lot better.
I'm guessing that it's been that way for quite some time (the car is a frame-up restoration that I purchased about 18 months ago but haven't driven) and I think it's done damage to the end of the steering shaft. Lots of scoring, per the pics below.
My question to you all: Is the shaft still serviceable? Thanks in advance for your insights.
Pat
Thanks to your help, the car is running! Combined timing/carb issue. Once that got fixed it started right up and runs like a champ.
Now I'm on to rebuilding the steering column and box. I have a 7-tooth, and as I took it apart I was shocked to find that the lower thrust bearing was totally shot - disintegrated with only the outer housing left. The top isn't a lot better.
I'm guessing that it's been that way for quite some time (the car is a frame-up restoration that I purchased about 18 months ago but haven't driven) and I think it's done damage to the end of the steering shaft. Lots of scoring, per the pics below.
My question to you all: Is the shaft still serviceable? Thanks in advance for your insights.
Pat
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