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    5/24/2020 7:55 AM  #1

    Steve69
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    Should there be a lock washer

    Between the nut and steering wheel?

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    5/24/2020 8:01 AM  #2

    RV6
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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    I do not believe there is. I have pulled many steering wheels and none had any type of lock washer.

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    5/24/2020 8:05 AM  #3

    Steve69
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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    Seems Ike the nut is tight but a slight bit of play when I pull the wheel back towards me.  I thought maybe I ran out of threads.

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    5/24/2020 8:28 AM  #4

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    Never seen anything under a nut for a steering wheel. 

     

    5/24/2020 9:54 AM  #5

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer



    Sounds like the bearings for steering shaft has some play. (Orange highlights)
    You may be able to adjust it.
    I tried to listen to my dad’s advice, mine was ok so I left it alone.

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    5/24/2020 10:09 AM  #6

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer


     

    5/24/2020 10:18 AM  #7

    Nos681
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    Re: Should there be a lock washer




    Easier to picture assembled

     

    5/24/2020 10:21 AM  #8

    Nos681
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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    Did your column shift downward?

    I have one piece input.

    Rag joint maybe?

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    5/24/2020 10:26 AM  #9

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    It's a special lock nut that has indents on three sides for interference. They tend to get loose after they have been removed  many times.
    If you can get it all the way on with very little torque replace it or center punch the dimples to make it right. 

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    5/24/2020 11:43 AM  #10

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    '69 should have a rag joint, right?  That's probably where your play is. 

     

    5/24/2020 2:00 PM  #11

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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    Thanks Guys,  I have a rack so I dont have a steering box.  I tightened it down some more and it did finally get tight.   Thanks Again and for the pics!

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    5/24/2020 7:31 PM  #12

    Nos681
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    Re: Should there be a lock washer

    I realized you have a rack...just a moment ago.
    Sorry about that.

     

     

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