Seem to have run into an issue with my steering column. I installed the lower shaft unit through the flange bearing on the foot box. But now with the upper column, I slide it through the pillow bearing, but only about 2" (first recess) goes in before it gets very tight. I still have another 3" before the second recess. I have 7.75" of steering shaft on the drivers side pillow block, which seems about the right distance. If I hammer the shaft to get the 2nd recess in, I'll have less than 5" of steering column in the cockpit. Does that sound right?
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