Quick Question

[CNUMB]

Have a 71 Challenger.. Is it normal for the steering column to get fairly warm or do I have a problem to address??
Thanks in advance..

[Dakota]

I've never noticed any kind of heat buildup in the column on my '70.   Where on the column is it getting hot? 

[anlauto]

Do you have headers running close to the main shaft ?

[mopar jack]

do you have the lower seal/ retainer installed? My column was missing the seal and heat was literally blowing up the shaft and into the car, the key would get hot.   see link for description. https://www.yearone.com/Product/challenger-cuda/bh194

[CNUMB]

I've never noticed any kind of heat buildup in the column on my '70.   Where on the column is it getting hot?

Around the key area and crush can..

[CNUMB]

Do you have headers running close to the main shaft ?

Yes

[CNUMB]

do you have the lower seal/ retainer installed? My column was missing the seal and heat was literally blowing up the shaft and into the car, the key would get hot.   see link for description. https://www.yearone.com/Product/challenger-cuda/bh194

That is what is going on,, I will look into that retainer.. That maybe the cause.. Thank you..