1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy

[pjmoreland]

The lower bearing of the steering column was held in place with bailing wire. The original spring and washer were gone. The bearing was rusted onto the steering shaft, so I had to use a torch to get it loose. I soaked the bearing in vinegar overnight, and it cleaned up pretty nicely. There was a bunch of crud floating on the top of the vinegar. Packed it with grease, and it is fairly smooth.