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[Piper]

I looked at both of my 67s and you are right looks like an extra collar below the bearing ..I do not have this on The charger ..maybe because it was a column shift

[markz]

Kevin,

The 67 is a different design - what year is yours -68? Don't think a column shift or not makes a difference - think the year does. The 67 has a spring between the collar and the bearing.

Did you have the clip I was talking about on the tube in yours?

I can make you a collar that will prevent it from sliding out that would go against the bearing but I could not get to it till Friday or Saturday.

[Piper]

I don't have the clip..but I'm thinking short term until I get the correct setup a 67 type collar or retainer would be the way to go and keep things safe..I'll see if can find some thing local tomorrow and let you know ..thanks guys I very much appreciate your repsonses

[markz]

Kevin,

I can make you a nice split collar so you don't have to take the column back out again. Just let me know.

Mark

[Piper]

Thanks Mark, awesome offer I bought one from Summit I think it should work...so after a lot of hours studying this stuff i looks like I am missing a spring as well

my suspicion is someone was well into that column before me, going to tinker around again tonight Ill let you know what we find

[markz]

My offer stands in case you find you need a custom one.

Looks to me that a standard collar will need to relieved in order to clear the metal part of the bushing. Do you have access to a lathe or mill?

[Piper]

I think I found what the problem is the original collar has a set screw to attach it to the outer tube the new one does not

[markz]

Don't totally understand the pictures but you very well might be right. The collar would not be a bad safety though especially since the plastic pins are broke.

[markz]

Update????