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Hi,
I purchased a steering column bushing for my 33 Chevy to fix the nonworking horn button. I removed the column housing from the car and pushed the old bushing out with a broom handle.
The new bushing seems so tight, it doesn't want to go down in the column. I got it started all the way around, added silicone spray, but it will not push down. I put the old bushing on top of it and lightly hammered on the old bushing, but it won't go.
Any suggestions on installing this bushing? Thanks.
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The subject has been discussed several times so try doing a search on this site. My thoughts are that you will need to lightly sand the bushing to remove some material. Did you measure the old one to check the difference? Also hopefully you measured the depth of the old one.
Steve D
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There is at least 0.040" difference in ID of mast jackets. The bushings can be tight if you have one of the smaller diameter mast jackets. The best option is to sand a little off the OD of the bushing. I have installed bushings without sanding on both the smaller and larger diameter mast jackets. The bushings have to be made so there is resistance in the largest OD tubes. The bushing cannot rotate.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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Grease Monkey
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Hi,
Got it installed and horn working again! It is pretty tight, I took a little material off and with some silicone and a socket that barely fits inside the tube, I got it pushed/hammered in.
Seems to be working good.
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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I'm glad to hear others using sockets for jobs than just tightening nuts and bolts.
I have always used them as multi-purpose tools.
Last edited by Vila; 09/26/17 08:30 PM.
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You should have received a sheet with installation instructions when you bought the bushing. PM me with the company that sold you the replacement bushing. I am the supplier and want to make sure they have a supply of instructions. Customers deserve to know how to install the parts.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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