Intermediate Steering Column Rebuild

It is time to rebuild the steering column. i pulled out the column today and the bottom bushing is non existant. and the top bearing is there but loose. My question is, who has repalced installed bearings for the bottom and top to repalce what is there? If no one, does anyone have a bearing book that could crossreference OD's and ID's of bearings so i can get a set that will work for my column? I know if need be i can resue the top bearing, i originally cleaned it and greased it but it needs it again.

Also how was the copper strip that is onthe inner shaft for the horn attached? My copper piece was stretched much larger than the inner shaft so i electrical taped the shaft to make it thicker and slidthe copper over it but the tape has since given up the ghost and i need a differnt way to put the copper on there so maybe i can get the horn to work.

 

(listening in...need all the same stuff...)

 

I so wish there is a website to type in dimensions and they spit out part nubmers But i do not even know what to type in for a search

 

Interesting.. looks like i want a double row ball bearing to make sure eveything is stable

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/bearing.htm#ball_bearing_cross-references/url]

 

I guess i will head to the bearing store on tuesday and see what they can get me for my dimensions. hopefully the bearings wont be super expensive since they will be smaller. I do have to make a large washer to put on the bottom of the column when i bolt it all back together, i had an issue in Uwharrie with me pulling up the wheel and pulling the inner shaft out abotu 2 inches. Fortuanetly the ujoint on the bottom kept me from pulling it out allthe way

 

Thanks Jim!!! I found those pics earlier. So i guess i will not try to attach the copper sleeve at all, except for the wire i will solder to it and let it float