Adjusting Locking Pawl on 1967 Tilt Column

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I have disassembled the tilt column on my 1967 to repack the bearings and clean and paint the various pieces. Reassembly seems straight-forward other than the adjustment of the locking pawl that goes on the rod to the vacuum motor. When mine came out, it was not screwed all the way on. I forgot to measure it for the exact fit. Is there a particular adjustment to the length to make sure the vacuum motor properly engages the tilt function? I would rather not find out by trial and error constantly disassembling the column.

Also, does the beveled side go facing the little plastic bumper or away from it?

Thanks!
Robert

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Maybe this Ford MPC image will help with the orientation of the ( beveled side ) locking pawl within the column ? I have a 1969 Cougar with Tilt / Tilt-away ( so some of the components look familiar ) - is the locking pawl 3E520 in this illustration and the adjustment made with the threads on 3E514 ? Hope this helps you.

1967 Cougar tilt mechanism partial image
1967 Cougar tilt mechanism partial image915×497 99.4 KB

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This info from the '67/'69 Diagnostic manual might help you.
67 tilt column locking pawl adj.pdf (785.4 KB)
67 tilt column locking pawl adj. pg 2.pdf (887.4 KB)

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That was exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!