June 2004	Steering Column Installation
		Next was installing the steering column.  A contact I met through the FFR forum, offered to weld my tilt steering column and he did  a great job. Thanks Bill. Here is the lower portion that is connected to the steering  rack. The instruction manual was not kidding when it said it was a tight fit.  The connection of the steering column to the upper universal joint had to be hammered into the shaft.  I hope I don't ever have to remove it.
		I ended up adding washers to the lower column bearing (the lower pillow block) so that the steering column lined up better.  Apparently the column has to come out to ease the installation of the engine so right now it is in place but not  tightened into place.
		Here is a shot of the upper steering bearing (pillow block). Once the steering wheel was installed I was able to turn the tires to extreme right and left and found I had to bend the disk brake lines so they did not rub the tires. Now with a steering wheel I can push the car down a hill and steer it.  Oppss forgot.  I better add some brakes first.
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