Oversize Steering Column Pivot Pin

[RussMcB]

My '91 seemed to have excessive play in the steering wheel (more than 1/4" down and to the left). I bought an oversized pin from Marc (http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...lumn%20pin.htm).

I'm in the middle of the installation and I have two issues (not with the product):

1) The new oversized pin will not go all the way in. After tapping it with a hammer a bit, it still sticks out 1/8". Should I remove a little metal and try again?

2) A plastic part fell out (see pictures below) and I can't figure out what it is or where it goes. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Russ