1974 charger steering column gasket

[rudyjrusa]

why do they keep on selling kits with the incorrect gasket - i have a 1974 charger and bought one of these kits and tried to place gasket on - it does not fit - the seller says he has sold many of these and no-one has complained - i don't understand!!!

[Nacho-RT74]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

[rudyjrusa]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

the new one compared to mine - not even close???

[Nacho-RT74]

I have to check the one I got. Haven't opened yet, but does look isn't the right one either

maybe because 71/72s could it be the one on the package and makers thinks all are the same

[rudyjrusa]

I have to check the one I got. Haven't opened yet, but does look isn't the right one either

maybe because 71/72s could it be the one on the package and makers thinks all are the same

i've called them up and they insist that i am wrong - i sent one to detriot gaskets and they still sent me the wrong one - i am not sure what is wrong with these manufacturers - it needs to be straighten out - i tried to find someone local to replicate my steering column gasket - i haven't had any success - any suggestions???

[Nacho-RT74]

PM the email and I will send an email too.

[rudyjrusa]

is the plate different if you have a column shift or console shift car??  maybe that gasket is for a console shift 73/74 charger??

[Charger74SE]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

the new one compared to mine - not even close???

The gasket on the left is for column shift models. The plate is made different to allow the shift arm to clear when installing the column.
I have the same problem on my 74 with console setup. Will have to reuse the old gasket for now.

[rudyjrusa]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

the new one compared to mine - not even close???

The gasket on the left is for column shift models. The plate is made different to allow the shift arm to clear when installing the column.
I have the same problem on my 74 with console setup. Will have to reuse the old gasket for now.

i am sending my gasket out to a vendor for reproduction - it should be available in 3 to 4 weeks. 

They should advertise kit for a console shift car.  Once again vendors not checking what they are selling.  i've had numerous problems with vendors on 1974 charger parts.

[Charger74SE]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

the new one compared to mine - not even close???

The gasket on the left is for column shift models. The plate is made different to allow the shift arm to clear when installing the column.
I have the same problem on my 74 with console setup. Will have to reuse the old gasket for now.

i am sending my gasket out to a vendor for reproduction - it should be available in 3 to 4 weeks.

They should advertise kit for a console shift car. Once again vendors not checking what they are selling. i've had numerous problems with vendors on 1974 charger parts.

I don't understand why they didn't know about this years ago. That gasket has been in use since the first 3rd gen console model came off the line.

[rudyjrusa]

I bought but haven't installed yet... which one you are having problems ?

the new one compared to mine - not even close???

The gasket on the left is for column shift models. The plate is made different to allow the shift arm to clear when installing the column.
I have the same problem on my 74 with console setup. Will have to reuse the old gasket for now.

i am sending my gasket out to a vendor for reproduction - it should be available in 3 to 4 weeks.

They should advertise kit for a console shift car. Once again vendors not checking what they are selling. i've had numerous problems with vendors on 1974 charger parts.

I don't understand why they didn't know about this years ago. That gasket has been in use since the first 3rd gen console model came off the line.

I think they should provide both type of gaskets in kit - so they are covered!