Steering column question
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Steering column question
The right turn signal on my ‘69 won’t cancel automagically. Not earth shattering but it ain’t right so I figured I would try to fix it while the weather is lousy this week. Reading the shop manual this morning it mentions removing and discarding a snap ring in the procedure, so I assume if it’s discarded it’s probably going to be destroyed by removal and I will need a new one. I don’t see any part number for it so I guess it is just a plain ole snap ring. Anyone know what size it is so I can grab one at the parts store while out on errands?
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If you haven't discovered this site, it may have the information you are looking for.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/
And before you dive into the column, are you sure that the cancel mechanism is at fault, and your problems are not caused by a steering wheel misalignment?
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/
And before you dive into the column, are you sure that the cancel mechanism is at fault, and your problems are not caused by a steering wheel misalignment?
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Corvette Columns has a good diagram and parts listing for the tilt/ telescope column that maybe of help to you
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
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If you haven't discovered this site, it may have the information you are looking for.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/
And before you dive into the column, are you sure that the cancel mechanism is at fault, and your problems are not caused by a steering wheel misalignment?
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/
And before you dive into the column, are you sure that the cancel mechanism is at fault, and your problems are not caused by a steering wheel misalignment?
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Corvette Columns has a good diagram and parts listing for the tilt/ telescope column that maybe of help to you
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
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The flat part of the steering column shaft needs to be in the 12 o'clock position when the front wheels are in the straight ahead position. If that is correct then there may be something damaged on the turn signal switch.
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When I got my 69 it was doing that. As it turned out it had the wrong switch . The tilt column needs the white
switch not the colored one. Maybe this will help. Good luck.
switch not the colored one. Maybe this will help. Good luck.
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The tilt and non tilt switches are completely different and one will not fit in the other.
The factory switches had either a pale green or maroon color.
You will need a u shaped tool to remove the c clip and get access to the turn signal switch.
The factory switches had either a pale green or maroon color.
You will need a u shaped tool to remove the c clip and get access to the turn signal switch.
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So I found the retainer ring at Zip Corvette, turned out it did have a part number. Waiting for it to arrive before continuing disassembly. Picked up a steering wheel puller set at Harbor Freight for $40 which has both the puller and the tool to compress the lock ring. Double checked the steering wheel alignment before I took the steering wheel off. I suspect a broken spring on the switch, but we’ll see when it get the retainer and finish disassemble. Never been inside the steering column so realize I’m being a bit of a weenie about taking it apart but old dogs learn new tricks slower.
A special thanks to Bikespace for the link, learned a lot from the information there.
A special thanks to Bikespace for the link, learned a lot from the information there.