Re: Fw: '64 Polara missing Steering Column Tube End Seal

I've seen that suggested on a couple of posts on a different forum Gary. I haven't had the Polara long and I'm still getting to know it and checking off my things to do list. I really hadn't noticed any excess heat from the column, but I wasn't happy with the amount of steering wheel free play and when I saw the seal was missing I wondered if it had something to do with stabilizing the steering shaft. From what I've been seeing/reading, my understanding is that it is actually just a heat/dirt seal. I have since tightened the steering gearbox adjustment and now I'm happy with the way it is handling. I will think about some insulation and maybe duct tape, but probably will just live with it until I have time to replace the seal properly, it's not a daily driver.

Bill

On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 3:33 PM 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I seem to recall hearing of people putting some fiberglass insulation in the column behind the seal to reduce the amount of heat entering the car's interior. Sound correct?

Thanks,
Gary H.

> -------Original Message-------
> From: Bill Stevson
> Thanks Mike, I didn't think it was going to be easy.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: MICHAEL
>
> I recommend pulling the entire column out. You can install the seal
> from
> the bottom end if you remove the coupling box ( pin thru shaft will
> need
> to be pressed out). That will let you inspect and lubricate the
> coupling. Or you can disassemble the top end to get to the seal. I
> usually find the long procedure is best.
>
> Mike
>
> On 8/4/2022 9:17 AM, 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H wrote:
> > Forwarding to the mail list this question from Bill S., as it got
> misdirected.
> >
> > Anyone done this and can provide some help?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gary H.
> >
> >
> >
> >> -------Original Message-------
> >>
> >>
> >> Greetings from the Ozarks,
> >> Can someone give me some guidance here on what needs to be done to
> >> install a new seal.
> >> Have searched you tube and a couple Mopar sites, have found
> several
> >> that tell how to rebuild the whole column, but haven't found any
> info
> >> that specifically addresses this.
> >> This is the seal I ordered:
> >>
> >> Thanks, Bill Stevson
> >> '64 Polara 500 convertible, 383 4-speed
> >>
>
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