Yes. I counted splines, but now I'm wondering if it was the right package with the wrong universal? I verified the p/n on the package but can't say I ever physically verified the p/n on the joint itself. Also I measured the ID with a dial caliper and came up 1/64" short. Borgeson rep said the caliper probably wasn't seating all the way, but now I'm wondering. I just ordered a new one. Fingers crossed.
Update: I ordered and received a second Borgeson universal on the off chance the first one was mis-packaged or mis-made. No joy. Close examination makes me think the universal and gearbox are both 3/4-30 spline, but with zero tolerance. It’s like a force fit application. I surrender. I cannot find a universal to fit, but rag joints do fit because they have a little give, but can’t find one with a smaller overall diameter. Today I will piece together parts from three different rag joints a make a Frankenstein to do the job.
My 57 has a 605 box on it and it's coming off. Based solely on what I've learned about them from this joint and tri five.com. i don't want headaches just to have power steering. From what I've been taught by the tri five gurus of the world, buy the borgeson box.
Sounds strange. It might not be of any help but Maval Unisteer list universals which have a split in the body and a pinch bolt . They list a mul***ude of joints. Chris Sent from my SM-T515 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
It is a good thing that you posted your problem, because I have a tilt column with the rag coupling that I am intending to install on my Cameo. Now, I'll know where to look for the parts I need. At this point, I am still planning to stick with my 57 steering box, because it is still in excellent condition. I am also planning to install the older, ram type steering ***ist, that was used on the early trucks and the Corvettes. I have all the parts, but I have to make an adapter to mount the hydraulic pump. Bob
would something like this work? It uses a pinch bolt.....might have enough wiggle room to slide over? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI9_DvnYCQ7gIVpB6tBh0p8AdtEAQYASABEgLqI_D_BwE I had a similar issue with the GM ps box in my COE. I found a joint at the junkyard from a Chevy van that ended up working good.
I've installed a few where I had to tap them on. Wasn't a slip fit, wasn't a press. Somewhere in between .
The only thing that fits the 605 box so far is a pinch bolt rag joint, but of course, it’s unobtainable in the smaller diameter with the correct spline combo. I have begun building my own rag joint. I’ll update later today.
Final solution- I scavenged a pinch bolt fitting from a 3 3/8" rag joint with the correct spline count and welded the holes closed. I redrilled the holes to fit a 2 3/4" rag joint with the correct spline count on the other side. I then ground off the outer diameter to fit inside it's new home. Sounds pretty easy, but took me a while to get here. Still don't understand why the Borgeson parts don't fit, but life goes on and I need my shoebox back on the road.
Great job at actual backyard hot rodding at its finest!! Back to its roots, seriously I love watching people actually figure out a problem, build the parts, install it and make it work! Great job!
Glad you built the solution! Don't shoot me but I just found a 2-1/2" rag jiont that fits a 605! Actually 2.. I posted the other day that I looked, and I did; right at them but didn't see them..
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