Unisteer 8050060 Tri-Five Chevy Shaft Kit 1955-57 - Manual (Page 2)

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3. Put the shaft into u-joint, so that the u-joints are 90 degrees out of phase (fig1) this can be done by
repositioning the upper joint onto the splined shaft (fig 2).
4. Torque the allen-head bolts holding u-joints onto shaft to 30ft/lb.
Stock Column (KIT # 8050050):
1. Install steering shaft on the column and the rack and pinion. Drill and pin the u-joint to the steering column.
2. Tighten the nuts on the u-bolts.
Aftermarket Column (KIT # 8050060)
1. Determine if the column being used has a 1-DD hollow column shaft or a ¾-36 splined shaft. Both these columns
need to be extended to get around headers, and is done by using either an 8” DD shaft and a ¾-36 coupler.
(Note: 1-
DD columns will only need the 8” shaft)
2. When using the 1- DD column; slide the 8” shaft into the hollow column shaft (De-burring may be necessary).
Adjust the depth so that the lower shaft assembly (see top of the page) has the least amount of angle. Once the
set up is turning without binding drill and pin the 8” shaft to the 1-DD shaft.
3. When using the ¾-36 column: Install the splined coupling on the column shaft. This is best accomplished by
dimpling the shaft with a drill so the setscrew will bite in.
4. Insert the 8” DD shaft into the smooth side of the coupler.
5. Install the lower shaft assembly and determine how much of the column shaft will need to be trimmed to have the
least amount of u-joint angle.
6. Trim the 8” DD shaft to the correct length, and re-insert into the coupler. Drill and pin the coupler and shaft, and
reinstall lower shaft assembly.
FIG 1 FIG 2
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