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Old April 1st 11, 10:42 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
chaniarts[_2_]
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Default Flexible steering coupler in a '76

chaniarts wrote:
> BSAKing wrote:
>> The steering on old Betsy was getting mighty sloppy, so I checked and
>> the flexible steering coupler is shot. I see I can snag one complete
>> assembly easily from corvette central or even a rebuild kit to re-use
>> my hardware and just put in a new flex part. $84 vs $13.
>>
>> My question is - are there any 'gotcha's' that I am likely to run
>> into if I try replace this myself? I'm just a DIY mechanic pushed
>> into action when the situation warrants it, so I'll have to read up
>> on how to go about it. Definitely not a pro like many others here,
>> so any and all cautions/advice/tips and methods appreciated.
>>
>> The patient (or victim depending on point of view) is a '76 350 L-48
>> smogger.....all original and this has never been apart so it 'could'
>> be stuck on pretty good.
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> BSA

>
> my 94 is doing the same thing. does that model year have the same
> coupler? i can't seem to find that part at ecklers or mad america
> online catalogs.


btw: to aid the OP, you should read this

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-question.html


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