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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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I am having problems getting the shaft lock retainer clip in. I have depressed the assembly as far down as it will go. I have 1980 with a steering column out of a 79. Its mounted and in place.. I have to order order the insulated. Can some one help me.
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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I even loosened the column and pulled back a little things nking it may give me some more to depress the assembly. I figured it wouldn't but gave it a try.
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Also when taking it apart the lock retaining clip was on top of the plastic thing with brass electric contacts,cam something.lol
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Is what God the job done. Thought I was a big enough boy to compress that spring. Swallowed my pride and bought the damn tool.

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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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This column wasn't right when I I stalled it. The telescopic did not work well. I didn't brake well. Now it does.
I will be taking it back apart when I get the piece that insulates and keeps horn from blowing all the time. I had to put it back together while the part order was fresh on My mind.
I think I will rebuild the original column that come out of the car and do a pictorial on it.

Oh yeah seems I am talking to myself. Ah who cares it works. Lol
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