Thanks for the advise. The end cap which you can't see very well in the pic shows no signs that the slotted section is open at either end for a locking cotter pin. Plus the cap is screwed into its stopping point within the housing a is pressing against the bearings and is flush at the bottom of the housing. The steering rod turns quite freely without binding. I summarized this to indicate that a securing pin was never used. If the end cap could be screwed further into the housing, I sure would drill a hole. I guess jaynjeep's suggestion of Red locktite will be the solution for the moment.
Thanks for the help. Now I'll pack it with bearing grease and continue the build. More to come shortly..
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