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#1015793 03/21/2014 2:30 AM
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I bought new floor seal and flange for the steering column of 57 3100. New ones have a larger hole than the steering column diameter. I understand it needs to be slightly bigger to be able to slide the column through the seal, but there is probably 1/8" to 1/4" of space completely around the stock column that is not sealed. Am I missing something here??

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the rubber covered metal piece should have a loose fit, but the actual seal should be snug - if not you might have bought from the wrong place ohwell

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This is what you are missing. Either under carpet/matt or under hard seal. http://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ge-Seal/productinfo/40-213/#.Uyuclo2DTX4


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I bought that same part from Classic Parts. The hole in the sponge seal is the same size as the hard rubber flange. Guess I'll buy another and see what I get.


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