athawk11 wrote on 02/22/16 at 19:46:50:

Tim, I am using my old plug. I can get it in far enough to get the cotter pin in but the shaft of the bell crank is barely back into the small part of the slot on the drag link. My new one would go in until it bottomed out buy it still had about 1/8 inch to go to get the cotter pin. After comparing the two the new one was about 1/8 inch longer. My question is why is it not going back into the slot further or is that normal as long as the cotter pin is in? Maybe the large part of the drag link slot is wallered out some. I will try to get under there and see how much the spring is compressed and go from there. Thanks

Tim, That is about the what mine looks so I guess I was just overreacting because like yours the rear is in further. I really appreciate the photos. The steering is something I want to be sure about and not wondering if it's okay for safety reasons. Looking at your pics I am good.  Now as I save a few bucks it  back over to the body until I save up some coins for the knuckle bearings, races, and seals. I may need some help again on that from you guys. Sure helps a lot. Thanks again to everyone.