RE: {Chrysler 300} 1962 Power Steering Gear Questions

Matt,

I just went through this with my 300K.

Rather than use the stock arrangement, I modified it. I used a new rubber from Quirey Quality Design Co. However, I paid for two of them and one was bad.

What I did was to use a grade five stainless steel shoulder bolt in place of the pin. I then used a ring terminal and a wire to a collar on the upper shaft. It has worked fine so far after several months of daily driving.

I can pull the Mc Master Carr part numbers if you decide to use my method.

I think I did a write up and posted it here…go search for it.

James

From: 'Matt Allyn' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:51
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Subject: {Chrysler 300} 1962 Power Steering Gear Questions

Upon yanking out the Steering Gear yesterday I noticed a couple off things:

- I do have the Rubber Insulator that lives at the end of the Steering Shaft. BUT…I do not seem to have the Plastic Insert(s) - I think there are 2 pieces, if I recall. Are the Plastic Insert(s) available anywhere? If not used upon reassembly; what will that affect?

- Anyone have any close up images (or video) of the Copper Ground Strap placement? Seeking overall length of this item. I think I will be using copper braid wire.

- The Bolts, Washers & Conical Shaped Washers that hold the Steering Gear to the Frame….Anyone have the order of what & how many washers go in what position? They all sort of fell out when I was removing it, so I am unclear how many & where all of the washers should live. I understand that the Conical Washers are shaped to live a certain direction against the Steering Gear; but some live on the frame side of the gear & others on the engine side of the gear?

Sending the heavy old thing off to be rebuilt; so I have plenty of time until I will reinstall it & will forget more then I have since yesterday; so any thoughts, pictures, advice will be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Matt Allyn

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