Steering coupler drift pin question

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Kendog 170

Kendog 170

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Does anyone know what size the Steering coupler drift pin is? I had my column out and lost the pin. :BangHead: . Already had bought the kit and don't know what I did with the old one. I even had a spare kit somewhere but can't find that either. I think I swept it up last week not realizing I had dropped it.
 
a CH bigger than a 318 2bbl pushrod.

(all kidding aside, i believe it to be 5/16")
 
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Came out of a 69 Barracuda with manual steering or a 67 dart with power steering.

A #10 drill bit goes down the inside of the pin with ease

A #6 drill bit goes in a 1/4 inch then stops

It used a 5/16 roll pin punch.

@dadsbee nailed it!

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I thought he was referring to the solid pin that presses through the end of the shaft.
 
I'm at work now so gonna check with our machinist. I would think he has something.
 
Part of description (This assortment of roll pins is suitable for a variety of jobs, including automotive, industrial and household tasks. With a heat treated spring steel construction for durability, these roll pins are designed for a long service life. )
Picked up and took one and put in vice and smashed it quite a bit. Very strong piece. Hardened steel very thick. Just don't see it breaking. When I find my other (new) kit I can replace it.
 
Dana67Dart said:
I can see buying a disposable tool from HF, but a roll pin that could potentially fail and kill you?????

Just saying!
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the pin only locates the coupler to the splined input shaft and prevents fore and aft movement. if that breaks you have way, way bigger problems.

steering shaft to shoe pin, yeah, different story.
 
Kendog 170 said:
Does anyone know what size the Steering coupler drift pin is? I had my column out and lost the pin. :BangHead: . Already had bought the kit and don't know what I did with the old one. I even had a spare kit somewhere but can't find that either. I think I swept it up last week not realizing I had dropped it.
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on my 74 dart i used a 5/16 pin. they are tough to get out!
 
I bought a model t hinge pin remover and with a couple simple modifications Makes a roll pin press that works great
 
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