1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Poblem fixed. I used the new upper bearing with the brown wire Paragon, a new sleeve and a new lower spring. After a few adjustments on the directional switch/wire all is now fine. Needed the wife to hold the steering wheel down while I loaded up the lower spring. My tool-time girl.

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

That's good. The steering column overhaul was one of the more tedious jobs I've done on the split window....I'm hoping I never have to touch it again.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Frank

Does the "tab" on the bracket on the firewall end up at the top end of the elongated "dimple" in the steering mast for proper alignment?

Thanks.
Jerry

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Frank

Does the "tab" on the bracket on the firewall end up at the top end of the elongated "dimple" in the steering mast for proper alignment?

Thanks.
Jerry

Yes, if I understand the question, see the picture. Note the compression of the spring at the lower bearing - that is how they should be, I see far too many of them loosey-goosey, which creates slop and premature bearing wear.

[Paul Y.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

[QUOTE=Joe Ray (1011);837507]Those bearings for the 63 are sold under part number 5660233 as they are the same as earlier chevy's and Corvettes.
Several on E-bay listed now.

JR[/QUOT Joe Ray, agreed, I have a shop in the area called Rear Engine Specialist that works on Corvairs. They have the same upper bearing and correct color green wire. My 1959 El Camino also uses the correct one like the above description. Check in your area for a Corvair shop. Mine had used ones in good condition. {maybe Corvairs steered less)

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Great. Thanks

[Harry S.]

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I know there are some opinions on the wire color. I'll stick with black as the original color, not brown or green.

[Paul Y.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Harry, Dr. Rebuild sold me his last NOS shaft that he was saving for his 1963 at a great price a few years ago. Mine has a groove worn in at the lower bearing which probably doesn't compromise any integrity but a new one is stellar.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Does the sleeve ride from the shoulder of the shaft to the top of the upper bearing to hold the upper bearing in place?DSCN0052.jpg

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

May Help...

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[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Thanks. Coming from the other end of the open shaft, the sleeve should run from the shoulder to the top of the upper bearing. Do you know how long this sleeve is? Bubba had cut mine!

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Thanks. Coming from the other end of the open shaft, the sleeve should run from the shoulder to the top of the upper bearing. Do you know how long this sleeve is? Bubba had cut mine!

I do not recall the length. 1963 Corvette Steering Column Sleeve (GM Part 3824100) (zip-corvette.com)

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Steering column upper bearing and sleeve

Thanks anyway