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Old 04-30-2012, 08:44 PM   #26
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Re: van tilt column questions

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Thanks for your help chuck. I think i will try to machine the end of shaft myself by practicing on part of shaft im going to cut off. If i cant do it i will take it to the machine shop.
I got the column shortened. Easy to do. Ended taking shaft to machine shop to have dd cut. Chuck it looks like you replaced the lower bearing. Did you get it a local gm dealership? Looking to replace lower bearing and shift indicater pointer while i have it apart. If i can find them.
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Old 04-30-2012, 08:55 PM   #27
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Re: van tilt column questions

Didn't replace it, just cleaned it up, greased it and repainted the retainer and clip!
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:16 PM   #28
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Didn't replace it, just cleaned it up, greased it and repainted the retainer and clip!
Bearing is tight on shaft but plastic bearing retainer to column outer tube has some play. Probably the way it was designed? Every part of the camaro clip has been replaced. And want to take all the play i can out of the column.

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Old 05-01-2012, 10:06 PM   #29
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My plastic/nylon bearing retainer was a snug fit, you might want to try and get another one to remove any play you have.
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Old 06-04-2012, 09:06 AM   #30
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Re: van tilt column questions

Here are some part numbers and prices if you are using a Van Tilt Column the 1972 Truck Tilt bottom lower bearing is the same as the Van. Turm Signal Assembly is different.

Lower Bearing, # 34-0847, (LMC) $19.95
Lower Bearing Retainer #34-040851 (LMC), $12.95
NEW CHEVY GMC VAN TURN (Ebay) $24.00
SIGNAL SWITCH DELCO,
Part Number: D6217
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Old 06-04-2012, 07:07 PM   #31
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Here are some part numbers and prices if you are using a Van Tilt Column the 1972 Truck Tilt bottom lower bearing is the same as the Van. Turm Signal Assembly is different.

Lower Bearing, # 34-0847, (LMC) $19.95
Lower Bearing Retainer #34-040851 (LMC), $12.95
NEW CHEVY GMC VAN TURN (Ebay) $24.00
SIGNAL SWITCH DELCO,
Part Number: D6217
Thanks for the part numbers. Local chevy dealer said van column parts are discontinued. Didnt even have a part number for them.
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