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Index NOTE: Before beginning you must first measure the width of your front end from LEFT outer tie rod end zerk to the RIGHT outer tie rod end zerk to determine the overall width of your front end. Write dimension here for further reference Parts Inventory PG 2 Section 1 Original System Removal A. Original Column & Wheel Removal B. Steering Box & Linkage Removal PG 3 PG 3 Section 2 Installation of Flaming River Column A. Installation of New Flaming River Tilt Column B. Installation of original wheel C.
Qty Part No. Description 2 BOLT-3/8-16X3.5 3/8-16 Grade 8 Bolt 3.5" long 2 NUT-3/8-16 Nylock Lock Nut 3/8-16 4 WASH-3/8 3/8" Flat Washer 3 BOLT-7/16-14X3.5 7/16-14 Grade 8 Bolt 3.5" Long 3 NUT-7/16-14 Nylock Lock Nut 7/16-14 6 WASH-7/16 7/16" Flat Washer (6) 7/16 Flat Washers for Mounting of Cradles 2 BOLT-3/8-16X1 3/8-16 Grade 8 Bolt 1" long Manual Kit Only Passenger Side Rack Mount 2 BOLT-3/8-16X1.5 3/8-16 Grade 8 Bolt 1.
Original Column Removal 64 ½ - 67 Long Shaft Steering Box Column Removal 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Remove horn button by pushing down on horn hub and turning counter clockwise. Remove steering wheel retaining nut and remove steering wheel (A) by using a steering wheel puller. Disconnect the electrical plug towards the base of the column (B). Remove the column support bracket under the dash. There are two nuts one on each side of the column.
3) Make sure that the column is straight before securing column. 4) Mark the location of the tabs on the column using a center punch or scribe, then remove the column from the car and drill a small pilot hole for each screw. 5) Fasten the new floor mount to the column by using the screws provided with the hardware kit then reinstall the steering column into the car. Installation of Original Wheel Note: Some modification to your original wheel is necessary for the horn to work correctly.
For wheels without a slot for the wire or Wooden wheels: 1) Turn wheel over to show the horn contact plates on the back of the wheel. (If it is an early wheel the turn signal tabs are at the 9 o’clock and the 6 o’clock position). 2) Place wheel spacer plate onto the wheel with the canceling cam hole approximately the 1-1:30 positions. This is where you will need to drill a 3/8-diameter hole for the canceling cam stem and horn contact wire to go through.
Note: The following Flaming River part numbers for wheel adapters for aftermarket wheels. FR20119FD 5-6 Bolt Wheel Adapter FR20113FD 9 Bolt Wheel Adapter Connecting Electrical System Caution: Before disconnecting your original steering column wiring harness please verify each wire color and function on the worksheet below. Some wire colors may vary from year to year.
Installation of the Flaming River Manual Rack and Pinion Cradle 1) Install the rack and pinion cross member by sliding it into place, installing the new hardware using three 7/16” bolts where the gear box was mounted and two 3/8” bolts where the idler arm was located. Tighten all nuts and bolts to 50-65 ft lbs. 2) Place the passenger rack-mounting clamp onto the right side of the rack tube and place the rack onto the cradle.
Manual Rack and Pinion Universal Joint System 1) Install support-bearing mount onto the rear cradle bolt. (Diagram below). Note: The angle of this mount is set for most applications. Some adjustment may be necessary for the correct angle and u-joint alignment. 2) We recommend the use of ¾” dowel rod to mock up the steering shaft to obtain the correct length of the shafts. 3) Install your shaft kit and snug each set screw so that it will leave a mark in the shafts.
Installation the Flaming River Power Rack 1) Install the Power Rack and Pinion Cradle Assembly by sliding it into place, installing the new hardware using three 7/16” bolts where the gear box was mounted and two 3/8” bolts where the idler arm was located. Tighten all nuts and bolts to 50-65 ft lbs. 2) Install the jam nuts and outer tie rod ends onto the rack and pinion assembly. 3) To install the outer tie rod ends in the spindle arms you must load the front suspension.
Power Rack & Pinion Universal Joint System Con’t 2) We recommend the use of ¾” dowel rod to mock up the steering shaft to obtain the correct length of the shafts. 3) Install your shaft kit and snug each set screw so that it will leave a mark in the shafts. 4) Remove shaft and dimple each setscrew mark using a ¼” drill bit. (As shown below.) 5) Re-install the shafts using red high strength thread locker on the set screw threads. Tighten each setscrew to 25 ft. lbs. Tighten all lock nuts securely.
Bleeding the System 1) Raise the front wheels off the ground and support vehicle on jack stands. 2) Turn the wheel to the left lock and fill the reservoir with high-quality power steering fluid and allow vehicle to sit for 2 minutes. 3) With the engine off and someone checking the fluid level rotate the steering wheel lock to lock 20 times filling with fluid as necessary. 4) With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel back and forth from lock-to-lock. Repeat several times.
