Firewall Steering Column grommet

[Randy and Easton]

Guys, been awhile but we finally got the new column in however need the rubber grommet that goes behind the lower firewall plate. Not having any luck on LMC and such… maybe we are using the wrong name for the part? Any help appreciated

Randy and E

 

[Randy and Easton]

Guys, I found it finally on American classic Truck Parts… ordered. Sorry to bother on a Saturday

Randy and E

 

[Ken B]

its not too expensive as i recall researching....

 

[Snoots]

Guys, I found it finally on American classic Truck Parts… ordered. Sorry to bother on a Saturday

Randy and E

It's never a bother and we're all drinking beer on Saturday. Glad you found the part you need!
So enlighten us with the part number?

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[Radiohead]

Silicone black?

 

[Randy and Easton]

Part number 40-221

www.americanclassictruckpart.com

 

[Ken B]

I am gonna try putty tape to seal.

 

[Randy and Easton]

Like $15….. but then the shipping!

 

[t-smith]

Framing off my Grandfather’s 84. How do you get the seal over the shifter link at bottom of the column? Any photo/video of breaking down the lower end of the column?

 

[CalSgt]

Framing off my Grandfather’s 84. How do you get the seal over the shifter link at bottom of the column? Any photo/video of breaking down the lower end of the column?

The firewall seal is the first part to go on the column when assembling….

The shift link tube is one of the very first parts to go in when assembling a column, right after you install the grommet. It’s a big job to do right

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[t-smith]

That's beautiful. I've seen video of knuckleheads doing the top end. Nobody south of ignition though. Do I have to start disassembly from the top or bottom?

 

[brooksman9]

That's a lot of stuff on that table.

 

[t-smith]

CalSgt, followed your lead. Broke it down (2hrs). Cleaned, painted, repacked bearings, and put this lower bearing assembly on instead of old stock. Really don't want to admit how many hours it took. But it pretty much killed one day.

 

[Dleslie212]

CalSgt, followed your lead. Broke it down (2hrs). Cleaned, painted, repacked bearings, and put this lower bearing assembly on instead of old stock. Really don't want to admit how many hours it took. But it pretty much killed one day.

If it makes you feel any better, I had to tear mine down and reassemble probably 5 or 6 times till I had it right. On top of that, I collapsed my shaft trying to beat it into place, so then had to tack weld the shafts together. I used the same lower bearing you did