Very stiff turn signal lever
06-28-2014, 04:07 PM
#1
Racer
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Very stiff turn signal lever
I replaced the turn signal lever pivot which was so floppy they didn't work, and replaced the turn signal switch too. If it was this stiff before I got my hands on it I can see how the pivot got worn out! Have any of you solved this problem? It's easier on right turns than left turns. My car is an '82 but bubba put a '79 column in it at some point.
06-29-2014, 07:14 PM
#2
Race Director
It all depends if you have the steering wheel hub and the shaft clocked in the correct position. IF your turn signals do not cancel out in the same spot when used (opposite of each other)...you can have something turned/rotated incorrectly inside the column and the turn signal cancel springs in the turn signal switch are hitting on the contact points of the horn contact inside the column.
If you steering wheel is straight...turn it one way or the other little bit and see if the strain goes away....if it does ..it is in the column.
If when you installed the pivot it was free and moved easily....then I would not consider it. Then I would get into the column again and verify the notch on the main shaft is at 12 o'clock when the wheels are straight. If not...that is where I would start...because moving your hub to correct this is not correct.
DUB
If you steering wheel is straight...turn it one way or the other little bit and see if the strain goes away....if it does ..it is in the column.
If when you installed the pivot it was free and moved easily....then I would not consider it. Then I would get into the column again and verify the notch on the main shaft is at 12 o'clock when the wheels are straight. If not...that is where I would start...because moving your hub to correct this is not correct.
DUB
06-29-2014, 07:35 PM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
It all depends if you have the steering wheel hub and the shaft clocked in the correct position. IF your turn signals do not cancel out in the same spot when used (opposite of each other)...you can have something turned/rotated incorrectly inside the column and the turn signal cancel springs in the turn signal switch are hitting on the contact points of the horn contact inside the column.
If you steering wheel is straight...turn it one way or the other little bit and see if the strain goes away....if it does ..it is in the column.
If when you installed the pivot it was free and moved easily....then I would not consider it. Then I would get into the column again and verify the notch on the main shaft is at 12 o'clock when the wheels are straight. If not...that is where I would start...because moving your hub to correct this is not correct.
DUB
If you steering wheel is straight...turn it one way or the other little bit and see if the strain goes away....if it does ..it is in the column.
If when you installed the pivot it was free and moved easily....then I would not consider it. Then I would get into the column again and verify the notch on the main shaft is at 12 o'clock when the wheels are straight. If not...that is where I would start...because moving your hub to correct this is not correct.
DUB
06-30-2014, 07:44 AM
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First of all, I assume we are talking about a tilt & telescoping steering column. (All 1982 Vettes were T&T.)
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim
06-30-2014, 07:55 AM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
First of all, I assume we are talking about a tilt & telescoping steering column. (All 1982 Vettes were T&T.)
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim
08-17-2014, 01:02 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
First of all, I assume we are talking about a tilt & telescoping steering column. (All 1982 Vettes were T&T.)
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim
It is true that you want the steering column centered so that the turn signals cancel equal distance from center in right and left turns. However, equal or unequal does not address high effort(s) to cancel.
There is a crossover arm that reaches from the turn signal switch to the dimmer pivot. There is a small roller that engages the pivot. It should be lubricated.
There is a flat dent spring on the turn signal switch that requires lubricant as it slides on the switch. Note, one flat spring snaps the hazard switch in and out. The other flat spring engages the right and left turn detents.
Jim