Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DT1 · 01-16-2018, 10:16 AM

Yesterday morning I jumped in the 72 and took her out for on her first shakedown run (High Anxiety). The truck ran and rode surprisingly well. The only real issues were the left turn signal won't self cancel and the speedometer cable needs to be replaced. Then I decided to drop her off at the muffler shop for a new dual exhaust system. Around noon I got a message to call the shop. I called back and the owner told me that both exhaust manifolds were breaking right at the flange bolt holes. (They didn't look bad when I put them on the engine but who knows) He welded them up as good as possible just to get me home. I got home and ordered both manifolds, Speedo cable, and turn signal switch. And now my question: Does anybody know what puller to use on the turn signal housing to remove the switch? The original tool was a GM J-22708 puller which went the way with the last dinosaur. I'm thinking maybe Harbor Freight??

Mike C · 01-16-2018, 10:20 AM

HF does have a steering wheel puller and they have a lock plate remover as well, but you shouldn't need it to get to the turn signal parts on your truck.

**LockDoc** · 01-16-2018, 11:14 AM

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You may not have to replace the whole switch. There are two small springs that cause the lever to cancel. Check and make sure they are both there and not broken. That is probably why it works one direction and not the other. Here is what they look like.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...SABEgKj0fD_BwE

I think I got mine at NAPA or O'Reilly's.

LockDoc

DT1 · 01-16-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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You may not have to replace the whole switch. There are two small springs that cause the lever to cancel. Check and make sure they are both there and not broken. That is probably why it works one direction and not the other. Here is what they look like.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...SABEgKj0fD_BwE

I think I got mine at NAPA or O'Reilly's.

LockDoc

Thanks for the Info but already incoming. At least now I can brag that every part in the thing is brand new.

70 shorty · 01-16-2018, 08:00 PM

I had to replace a spring in the turn signal switch on mine to get one side to cancel. I remember it was really cheap and easy. Any steering wheel puller should work to get the wheel off to get to the switch.

engineer_gregh · 01-17-2018, 01:29 PM

Auto Zone has the steering wheel puller as a loaner tool for free.

Snake72 · 01-17-2018, 04:07 PM

If you don't mind me asking, where did you order the manifolds from? I need to do the same but am unsure about the quality.

DT1 · 01-17-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake72

If you don't mind me asking, where did you order the manifolds from? I need to do the same but am unsure about the quality.

I ordered them from Ebay. They're Dorman Brand and the quality is good.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-B...1X~j-E&vxp=mtr

Snake72 · 01-17-2018, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the info, beautiful work on the truck!

01-16-2018, 10:16 AM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) Yesterday morning I jumped in the 72 and took her out for on her first shakedown run (High Anxiety). The truck ran and rode surprisingly well. The only real issues were the left turn signal won't self cancel and the speedometer cable needs to be replaced. Then I decided to drop her off at the muffler shop for a new dual exhaust system. Around noon I got a message to call the shop. I called back and the owner told me that both exhaust manifolds were breaking right at the flange bolt holes. (They didn't look bad when I put them on the engine but who knows) He welded them up as good as possible just to get me home. I got home and ordered both manifolds, Speedo cable, and turn signal switch. And now my question: Does anybody know what puller to use on the turn signal housing to remove the switch? The original tool was a GM J-22708 puller which went the way with the last dinosaur. I'm thinking maybe Harbor Freight??

01-16-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) HF does have a steering wheel puller and they have a lock plate remover as well, but you shouldn't need it to get to the turn signal parts on your truck. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-16-2018, 11:14 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) - You may not have to replace the whole switch. There are two small springs that cause the lever to cancel. Check and make sure they are both there and not broken. That is probably why it works one direction and not the other. Here is what they look like. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...SABEgKj0fD_BwE I think I got mine at NAPA or O'Reilly's. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-16-2018, 08:00 PM	#5
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) I had to replace a spring in the turn signal switch on mine to get one side to cancel. I remember it was really cheap and easy. Any steering wheel puller should work to get the wheel off to get to the switch. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-17-2018, 01:29 PM	#6
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) Auto Zone has the steering wheel puller as a loaner tool for free. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

01-17-2018, 04:07 PM	#7
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) If you don't mind me asking, where did you order the manifolds from? I need to do the same but am unsure about the quality.

01-17-2018, 06:19 PM	#9
Snake72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 267	Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs) Thanks for the info, beautiful work on the truck!

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