'71 steering column rebuild
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2nd Gear
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'71 steering column rebuild
Hi all,,
new to this, but I'm in the middle of a resto for a '71 and I'm looking for any help I can get on two things:
a. tilt/tele sterring column rebuild kit, instructions, guide - whatever, I just need to rebuild this thing.
b. question: I've replaced the interlock cable with a new one as the old one was kinked, and the key wouldn't come out. Now, 2 months later, the same thing happened, the new cable is kinked in the same spot. what's up? I'd hate to get a new one and have it happen again.
any help is greatly appreciated.
new to this, but I'm in the middle of a resto for a '71 and I'm looking for any help I can get on two things:
a. tilt/tele sterring column rebuild kit, instructions, guide - whatever, I just need to rebuild this thing.
b. question: I've replaced the interlock cable with a new one as the old one was kinked, and the key wouldn't come out. Now, 2 months later, the same thing happened, the new cable is kinked in the same spot. what's up? I'd hate to get a new one and have it happen again.
any help is greatly appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Here's the link to all of Jims Tech papers. Add it to you "favorites" list.
Gary
http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Gary
http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Drifting
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From: Woodinville WA
If you are getting another column lock cable, get the reproduction instead of the service replacement. The reproduction will be less likely to kink, it has a metal sheath with a wire wrapped around. Make sure you have both brackets on the transmission, they should help prevent the kinking.
