SM Head Install... forgetting anything?

I understand, but can you imagine how much dirt and grit have gotten in there? I'm sure it needs at least a rebuild kit if not a whole new coupler. It's supposed to be a sealed unit. @4spdragtop Steve is right though. Those caps are always problematic about staying on. There was a company that offered a kit with a one piece cap but I'll be damned if I can find it now.

Oh I agree it should probably get a rebuild. But when I pull the steering shaft out I may as well replace it with a console shift shaft, new coupler and new ps box... Instead of "fixing" 1 little thing at a time, it would be more wise to fix it all.