#61512

Thanks for the replies.

My main problem was that not only did the telescoping not lock, but then the locking rod got pushed back into the hole so that I could not see it, no matter where I placed the wheel.

I got a small magnetic head telescoping tool and was able to retrieve the rod. I had to extend the magnet’s rod all the way, about 20-22", before I bottomed out on the end of the locking rod. I then pulled the rod back up and into sight.

I must not have had enough washers when I first posted this; I used a couple washers and the original piece from the original hub to try to lock the wheel in place. I thought the piece had pulled the rod up as far as it would go, but it must have bottomed out on the rod’s threads.

Once I placed some washers on the rod and drew them tight I no longer had a problem. Now I can adapt to make a telescoping steering wheel.
Thanks again for the responses. Now it is oh so plain and simple.

Fred