Working on my 57 F100 and changing from "Armstrong" steering to power steering. Using my original column and wheel. The new PS box requires a rag joint which I purchased. It has a long sleeve (tube) with the correct ID (3/4") for the stock Ford shaft (3/4" OD) to fit into. I have dressed the shaft for a snug fit into the sleeve. There is a 4" overlap. What is the tried and true way to attach them together. I hear weld, don't weld, pin with 1/4" roll pins, bolt, etc. Bolting won't work as there is only a 1/4" tolerance (per side) from the sleeve to the steering tube which covers the whole thing. Looking for tried and true safe methods for this attachment. Thanks
Rosette welds, maybe 6 of them, a press fit would have been good as well but too late for that. It will be power steering now so it will see even less strain.
Mine was a light press fit that I TIG welded both around the joint as well as a few plug welds thrown in for good measure...I think I also used a couple of set screws in there when I was establishing the fit that got TIG welded into place as well, but it's been years since I did it - and it's still in service!
Understood. Rosette welds? What is you feeling on pins anchored with rosettes. Comfortable with my welding but also like a mechanical connection. From these suggestions, I'm getting a direction. Borgeson mentions roll pins. thoughts?
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