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ramblinrev
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Posted: Aug/02/2023 at 10:38am |
I believe the bearing in this kit will do the job: https://www.ebay.com/itm/364362076671 It doesn't say '70, but the internals of the '70 and up columns are pretty similar.
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74 Hornet Hatchback X twins (since 1977)
62 American Convertible (still worth the $50 I spent in 1973!) AMCRC #513, AMO #384 70 AMX 360 4-speed (since 1981) |
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apd6545
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I have a tilt column which I want to put in my 70 Javelin that I purchase on eBay. I need the very top bearing which is missing, any Ideas I where I might get one. thanks , By the way I want to thank those who sent pictures for my linage concern. After 40 years of storage Waiting for one part and it could be back on the road.
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BBG69AMX
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Thanks, 1970390AMX for a great write up! While replacing the turn signal switch on my 69 AMX I found a lot of white sand in the column! The car previously lived in Florida! It was caked so I ended up taking the outer column off completely. The upper bearings were full of sand. Now I'm starting to put it all back together. It's not a tilt column so that makes it simpler. Looking for diagrams. Is the 69 column the same as GM? I've heard Camaro or Corvette? The SM doesn't have detailed diagrams so looking for pointers.
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billd
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Miller Detroit C-4117 U TILT STRNG LOCK NUT The wording is old and not so clear as it's been used a time or ten. Had to buff it a bit to find the tool number on it. I think that the middle word is STRNG as if to abbreviate it. Do a Google search - they are on eBay now and then. I forgot that I even had this tool - it's part of the tool stash I got from my former boss years ago along with Kent-Moore tools. Likely you'll find the Miller Detroit version a whole lot easier to find than the Kent Moore version. |
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BDCVG
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Edited by BDCVG - Apr/20/2021 at 7:03am |
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1970 AMX 390 5 spd full Control Freaks front and rear suspension
2014 E63 AMG-S wagon 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III |
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Carlmac369
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Some great info here in this thread. I remember the first time I ever got inside one of those years ago. Went in to tighten those bolts with no info whatsoever on it. Swore I'd never do another one but ended up doing quite a few over the years. They really aren't that bad.
Proper tools and information is the answer on this as well as any other job. Great write-up 1970390amx.
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71SC360
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I'd fix it too. I've made mistakes on a few of the 15 or 20 that I've rebuilt and always taken them back apart to fix my mistakes when I made them. failure is not an option, especially when I fix them.. |
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1970390amx
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I dont think it will be noticeable. But I would fix it.
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1970 390 4speed Bittersweet shadow mask AMX
1970 Amx missing most everything, or in a box |
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Joelfanti
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There’s no extra play. It’s tight
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turbo
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You may notice a little extra play in the shaft
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they call me Capt RETIRED!
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