Project Midnight Swinger

It’s this one SER205-16 1" ER16 Insert Ball Bearing With Snap Ring NEW ER205-16 | eBay

I should have installed it before I had the joint welded to the steering shaft but I didn’t think ahead. I’m trying to drive it down the steering column from the top and the fit is too tight. I sanded the steering column, now I need to sand/file the bearing.
take your measurements, get/make a hard poly bush and cut it in half like valve collets. fit it around the inner, slide it up into the outer and secure with small screws. just a possibility.
neil.