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Gene Letke · 12-16-2017, 10:36 PM

Here is a strange question. My steering wheel is about 15° (clockwise) off when going straight. The turn signal cancel works odd because of this. My question is this, can I correct this turn signal cancel issue if I remove and put the steering wheel back on straight?

Andy4639 · 12-17-2017, 10:04 AM

Simply put...yes. This is why it's out to begin with. Make sure the tires are pointing straight. I would drive the truck and get a good count of turns from lock to lock, then get the wheels good and straight. Take the wheel off without moving it and reinstall it.

flashed · 12-17-2017, 11:05 AM

And while youre in there if your turn signal lever is loose put some threadlock on those little screws and retighten them .Mine are loose again .

davepl · 12-17-2017, 12:54 PM

There's no reason not to but for some reason, I remember my steering shaft's splines as being keyed so you could be on or 180 out but that's it. Am I mis-remembering? Can they be put back on in any orientation?

Andy4639 · 12-17-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

There's no reason not to but for some reason, I remember my steering shaft's splines as being keyed so you could be on or 180 out but that's it. Am I mis-remembering? Can they be put back on in any orientation?

The steering wheels I have worked with could be installed just about any place the splines would line up.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-17-2017, 03:31 PM

Once you get steering wheel alignment set up right, take a steel chisel and lightly score a strike mark at 12 O'clock. Then the next time you have the wheel off, you'll know where it goes back to.
The factory did this originally, but in 50 years the marks could have worn off.

Gene Letke · 12-17-2017, 10:43 PM

My alignment seems good, so I will try to remove and install my steering so it is straight. Actually I could use a better steering wheel as mine is has a large crack, but for now it will have to do.

MLB57 · 12-18-2017, 08:41 AM

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12-16-2017, 10:36 PM	#1
Gene Letke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St. Joseph, MI Posts: 12	Turn signal cancel device Here is a strange question. My steering wheel is about 15° (clockwise) off when going straight. The turn signal cancel works odd because of this. My question is this, can I correct this turn signal cancel issue if I remove and put the steering wheel back on straight?

12-17-2017, 10:04 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Turn signal cancel device Simply put...yes. This is why it's out to begin with. Make sure the tires are pointing straight. I would drive the truck and get a good count of turns from lock to lock, then get the wheels good and straight. Take the wheel off without moving it and reinstall it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-17-2017, 11:05 AM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Turn signal cancel device And while youre in there if your turn signal lever is loose put some threadlock on those little screws and retighten them .Mine are loose again .

12-17-2017, 12:54 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Turn signal cancel device There's no reason not to but for some reason, I remember my steering shaft's splines as being keyed so you could be on or 180 out but that's it. Am I mis-remembering? Can they be put back on in any orientation? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-17-2017, 03:31 PM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,567	Re: Turn signal cancel device Once you get steering wheel alignment set up right, take a steel chisel and lightly score a strike mark at 12 O'clock. Then the next time you have the wheel off, you'll know where it goes back to. The factory did this originally, but in 50 years the marks could have worn off. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-17-2017, 10:43 PM	#7
Gene Letke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St. Joseph, MI Posts: 12	Re: Turn signal cancel device My alignment seems good, so I will try to remove and install my steering so it is straight. Actually I could use a better steering wheel as mine is has a large crack, but for now it will have to do.

12-18-2017, 08:41 AM	#8
MLB57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: olathe kansas Posts: 238	Re: Turn signal cancel device Posted via Mobile Device



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