68' steering column re-assembly
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68' steering column re-assembly
I know, I should have taken pictures when I began disassembling The column.
I need help re-assembling this telescoping column. This mess began as I needed to replace the turn signal and cam assembly. It's the locking ring and mechanism that I am having trouble with. I can put it together and it seems correct but the locking ring doesn't do anything. If I remove the "star" bolt and the two flat head screws. I can push the steering wheel in and out.
What am I missing?
I need help re-assembling this telescoping column. This mess began as I needed to replace the turn signal and cam assembly. It's the locking ring and mechanism that I am having trouble with. I can put it together and it seems correct but the locking ring doesn't do anything. If I remove the "star" bolt and the two flat head screws. I can push the steering wheel in and out.
What am I missing?
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I know, I should have taken pictures when I began disassembling The column.
I need help re-assembling this telescoping column. This mess began as I needed to replace the turn signal and cam assembly. It's the locking ring and mechanism that I am having trouble with. I can put it together and it seems correct but the locking ring doesn't do anything. If I remove the "star" bolt and the two flat head screws. I can push the steering wheel in and out.
What am I missing?
I need help re-assembling this telescoping column. This mess began as I needed to replace the turn signal and cam assembly. It's the locking ring and mechanism that I am having trouble with. I can put it together and it seems correct but the locking ring doesn't do anything. If I remove the "star" bolt and the two flat head screws. I can push the steering wheel in and out.
What am I missing?
DUB
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Here is a link to the disassembly and repair paper on the 1967-68 Corvette telescoping steering column.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=975
Paper #1 on page 5 has a blow up of the steering column. Note that you must have the locking rod #32 and the locking wedge #33. I wonder if you have the locking wedge installed correctly in the slot in the upper steering shaft #30.
The top view in this picture shows the locking wedge (in dotted lines) right above the ID label in its correct orientation.
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?p=975
Paper #1 on page 5 has a blow up of the steering column. Note that you must have the locking rod #32 and the locking wedge #33. I wonder if you have the locking wedge installed correctly in the slot in the upper steering shaft #30.
The top view in this picture shows the locking wedge (in dotted lines) right above the ID label in its correct orientation.
Jim
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Thank you all.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Jim I appreciate your input on this subject. Very helpful information. My marks were not lined up.
I have another question: The horn contact has a "leg" attached to it. Narrow strip of metal with a 90 degree bend at the end? What is it's function
I have another question: The horn contact has a "leg" attached to it. Narrow strip of metal with a 90 degree bend at the end? What is it's function
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Thanks for all of the suggestions. Jim I appreciate your input on this subject. Very helpful information. My marks were not lined up.
I have another question: The horn contact has a "leg" attached to it. Narrow strip of metal with a 90 degree bend at the end? What is it's function
I have another question: The horn contact has a "leg" attached to it. Narrow strip of metal with a 90 degree bend at the end? What is it's function
DUB
