Steering
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Racer
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From: Westminster
Steering
I have a 1976 Vette. I have taken the tilt steering column apart. While doing so i broke a plastic piece that was inside, it is some kind of retainer? I have tried looking it up and getting the name of the piece so i can buy one but i cant find it anywhere, Need HELP
Melting Slicks
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From: Great Plains Iowa
If you are referring to the tan-colored cupped plastic retainer that covers the steel "U" clip all of the vendors stocks them. Over time those U clip retainers get real brittle and will break apart when you try to remove them. When you get a new one grind off it's locking tabs and then you can remove it whenever you want without any damage to it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
I do not recommend modifying the T&T strg column, plastic, retainer/insulator. It is a critical safety part. It not only prevents the big telescoping spring from touching metal steering column parts (and causing your horn to blow continuously); it also prevents the metal c-clip from disengaging the yoke steering shaft. If the c-clip comes loose, you will find that you are able to remove the steering wheel, hub, and upper steering shaft from the steering column. You do not want those critical steering parts to come out of your column; in your hands; while driving down the road.
I found the part under Zip Products SC-517. It is readily available from most other Corvette C3 suppliers as well.
Jim
Jim
I found the part under Zip Products SC-517. It is readily available from most other Corvette C3 suppliers as well.
Jim
Jim
Last edited by Jim Shea; Mar 13, 2016 at 08:11 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Meriden CT
If you are referring to the tan-colored cupped plastic retainer that covers the steel "U" clip all of the vendors stocks them. Over time those U clip retainers get real brittle and will break apart when you try to remove them. When you get a new one grind off it's locking tabs and then you can remove it whenever you want without any damage to it.
