Tilt Column Signal Lever - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BowTieOgre · 08-01-2008, 08:51 AM

I did a quick search and didnt find the exact info I needed. Ive got a tilt column out of an '80 that was shipped to me with the levers detached and Im wondering how to reattach the cruise/signal lever.

Thanks
Kris

wedgemon · 08-01-2008, 11:14 AM

With the wheel off. Remove the lock-plate. You'll want a lock plate tool. Worth the money to avoid the 2 screwdriver snap-ring drama. You'll see right where to attach the lever. Just remember to thread your cruise wire down thru the column and plug it in.

Re-assemble.

- Dave

I'm serious about the lock plate tool!!

BowTieOgre · 08-01-2008, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the info Dave.

BowTieOgre · 08-02-2008, 01:04 AM

I picked up the tool at the store and had it fixed up in about 5 minutes.

wedgemon · 08-04-2008, 06:56 PM

BTO -

That tool almost makes you WANT to work on the column!

Glad it was so easy.

- Dave

COMP · 08-04-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieOgre

I picked up the tool at the store and had it fixed up in about 5 minutes.

which one did you get ??

BowTieOgre · 08-04-2008, 09:26 PM

Im not sure of the brand but it was a lock plate removal tool from the local parts store...around $20.

COMP · 08-04-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieOgre

Im not sure of the brand but it was a lock plate removal tool from the local parts store...around $20.

i was looking at one and it looked really cheap at HF ,,5 bucks

BowTieOgre · 08-05-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COMP

i was looking at one and it looked really cheap at HF ,,5 bucks

That might be the way to go if you only plan to use it once...as with most things from HF.

Im not saying dont shop at HF because I do it myself for piddly things.

Of course after I get the lever in and get the column back together I cant get my stock one out!!! The bolt just inside the engine side of the firewall connecting the int. shaft just will not come out! I got the nut off easy enough but the bolt just wont budge. The head is perfectly round so I tried tapping it out from the back with no luck and it only rotates like 15 degrees.

87Bob · 08-06-2008, 03:59 PM

I have a column as well as I want to work on. Could you give more information on the tool? I have O'Reiley and Auto Zone in my area. Should they know what I'm looking for if I ask for a lock plate removal tool?

COMP · 08-06-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieOgre

That might be the way to go if you only plan to use it once...as with most things from HF.

Im not saying dont shop at HF because I do it myself for piddly things.

Of course after I get the lever in and get the column back together I cant get my stock one out!!! The bolt just inside the engine side of the firewall connecting the int. shaft just will not come out! I got the nut off easy enough but the bolt just wont budge. The head is perfectly round so I tried tapping it out from the back with no luck and it only rotates like 15 degrees.

i have 3 trucks alone to do

87Bob · 08-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COMP

i have 3 trucks alone to do

HF? What is HF?

piecesparts · 08-06-2008, 04:33 PM

Buy one, you will use more than once in your life. Mine fits many different column threads and sizes.

pcmcobra · 08-06-2008, 05:25 PM

HF = Harbor Freight (discount "chinese" made tools) good when your in a pinch!

andresco50 · 08-06-2008, 05:51 PM

I made my own lock plate remover check this... and here's a forum for GM tilt steering removal....

http://www.buickperformance.com/tilt...lumnwobble.htm

COMP · 08-06-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andresco50

I made my own lock plate remover check this... and here's a forum for GM tilt steering removal....

http://www.buickperformance.com/tilt...lumnwobble.htm

link

87Bob · 08-06-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

HF = Harbor Freight (discount "chinese" made tools) good when your in a pinch!

Thanks! That is an awesome post for the column teardown and rebuild

08-01-2008, 08:51 AM	#1
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Tilt Column Signal Lever I did a quick search and didnt find the exact info I needed. Ive got a tilt column out of an '80 that was shipped to me with the levers detached and Im wondering how to reattach the cruise/signal lever. Thanks Kris __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

08-01-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever With the wheel off. Remove the lock-plate. You'll want a lock plate tool. Worth the money to avoid the 2 screwdriver snap-ring drama. You'll see right where to attach the lever. Just remember to thread your cruise wire down thru the column and plug it in. Re-assemble. - Dave I'm serious about the lock plate tool!! __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club Last edited by wedgemon; 08-01-2008 at 11:15 AM.

08-01-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever Thanks for the info Dave. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

08-02-2008, 01:04 AM	#4
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever I picked up the tool at the store and had it fixed up in about 5 minutes. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

08-04-2008, 06:56 PM	#5
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever BTO - That tool almost makes you WANT to work on the column! Glad it was so easy. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

08-04-2008, 09:26 PM	#7
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever Im not sure of the brand but it was a lock plate removal tool from the local parts store...around $20. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

08-06-2008, 03:59 PM	#10
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever I have a column as well as I want to work on. Could you give more information on the tool? I have O'Reiley and Auto Zone in my area. Should they know what I'm looking for if I ask for a lock plate removal tool?

08-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#13
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever Buy one, you will use more than once in your life. Mine fits many different column threads and sizes. Last edited by piecesparts; 08-06-2008 at 04:33 PM.

08-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#14
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever HF = Harbor Freight (discount "chinese" made tools) good when your in a pinch! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-06-2008, 05:51 PM	#15
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Tilt Column Signal Lever I made my own lock plate remover check this... and here's a forum for GM tilt steering removal.... http://www.buickperformance.com/tilt...lumnwobble.htm Attached Images __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

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