1968 Steering Shaft back onto New Steering Box

[devauxmidwest]

Putting the new steering box into the '68 Roadster. Is the steering shaft keyed to fit on the steering box splines?

[spl310]

Yes, the notch has to line up with the cross bolt.

[devauxmidwest]

Thanks. What is the best way to center the steering box before attaching to the steering shaft? When I removed the Pitman arm it was pointing straight to the front of the car with the steering wheel centered. When I turn the gear on the steering box I get a little less than three complete turns lock-to-lock. When I center the steering gear ( a little less than 1 1/2 turns) and I put on the Pitman arm the Pitman arm points a little to the left of center of the car. Also the U joint slot doesn't line up on the steering box shaft slot using the 1 1/2 turns to center. Is there a procedure to get everything lined up correctly and have the steering box centered?

[Solex68]

I need to know this as well. Has anyone written up a How To on replacing the steering box and or Idler. I have rebuilds of both but a a little nervous getting started. I too have a 68.

[devauxmidwest]

Is there anything that I should do to the steering shaft before I put the box back in and connect the shaft to the box?