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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 11:26 AM
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Had to rebuild my column and lost the little piece that has the two tabs(?) sticking off of it. Can somebody tell me what they are for or what they do? Thanks
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Do you see it in either of these breakdowns? (thank you Willcox for your contribution) Can you draw or sketch what you are looking for?
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Highly recommend you check out Mr. Shea’s Steering Papers. They are invaluable.

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Originally Posted by Doug Kraft
Had to rebuild my column and lost the little piece that has the two tabs(?) sticking off of it. Can somebody tell me what they are for or what they do? Thanks
Two tabs off it?... I've built hundreds of these tilt tele columns but I don't have a clue what item your talking about.

Possibly the horn insulator? Possibly this???
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https://m.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-Igni...-/183052483120The key buzzer switch? Clear with two metal prongs coming out of it?

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Originally Posted by Willcox Corvette
Two tabs off it?... I've built hundreds of these tilt tele columns but I don't have a clue what item your talking about.

Possibly the horn insulator? Possibly this???
My guess as well. I just did this on my column and this piece disintegrated upon removal. Common from what I hear.
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I wonder where Mr. Kraft is???? Hope he is ok
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Thanks just put the old column back in
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Come on you cant leave us all hanging like that , what was it ?

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Not sure thats why I was hoping to find out what it was . I'll try the part pictured above at a later date and let you all know
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If your horn is going off non stop you know its the plastic spider that goes over the c clip retainer.




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Not sure thats why I was hoping to find out what it was . I'll try the part pictured above at a later date and let you all know
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