Trouble changing electric column

[olddavid]

My changing electric column both 98's is three inches short. What have I missed?

 

[slowmkviii]

Pictures?
More explanation.

 

[olddavid]

I found out the column will slide out to meet the connector. I also had to pull out the lower part to meet the rack. It all came together and now I have a tight column.

 

[Right on the Mark]

Hmm lol

 

[olddavid]

The real problem was the lubricant I used on the operator. I'm not a clear thinker after a dew toddies.