remove parts from early ford steering unit

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toms32

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It is probably a simple method but I have removed the steering unit from my 39 Ford but I cannot seem to figure our how to removed the collar which bolts to the bottom of the dash. There seems to be a pin or something holding the collar to the mask like a pin. I tried tapping it but I do not want to ruin the collar. can someone who has done this let me know what the best procedure to do this many thanks Tom
 
toms32 said:
It is probably a simple method but I have removed the steering unit from my 39 Ford but I cannot seem to figure our how to removed the collar which bolts to the bottom of the dash. There seems to be a pin or something holding the collar to the mask like a pin. I tried tapping it but I do not want to ruin the collar. can someone who has done this let me know what the best procedure to do this many thanks Tom
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Collar? Do you mean the ignition drop housing? If so, there is a bolt at the bottom that squeezes the drop over the column. Remove that bolt. Push (tap) a thin wedge into the open "slot" of the drop.
The ignition switch must be in the "on" position.
At this point, it may take a little tap, but it will slide off.
 

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It has a bolt with the head twisted off at the factory. Center drill it and it can be removed with a EZ out.
 

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Here is what the column lock pin looks like. Like everyone says: you have to remove the bolt holding the column assembly tight to the column tube. Mine was so rusted that I had to weld a nut to it to remove it.
 

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