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Re: Steering Wheel Flex Coupling

To: "R.D. Waid" <msp01091@isd.net>, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Flex Coupling
From: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:51:44 -0600
On a previous repair on a 1500,  I used the conical tap washers (faucet washers 
for
old style plumbing).

Its still 'flexing' and more importantly its still steering.
cheers, Fred

R.D. Waid wrote:

> How important/critical are the bushings on the attachment bolts? They look to 
>be
> made out of some type of rubber. Is this what gives the flex coupling its 
>flex?
> Is the slop in the coupling likely to be due to the bolts having loosened over
> time or the bushings wearing out? Are they anything special, or are they
> something that can be found in a hardware store?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bob Waid
> 71 Mark IV



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