Steering column upper bearing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dracko · 08-26-2016, 01:14 AM

I am finally getting around to rebuilding the steering column on the '64. The bottom bearing is mostly dust but the upper seems to still be in good shape. Prob since it's only a couple years old, but it's sloppy.

I found a cone/tube shaped part that was pushed down into the steering column tube, I see that when its fit into the switch assembly the upper bearing isn't so sloppy. Is this where it's supposed to sit? What holds it there? Sorry for such a long winded question. Here's a pic of the part.

Kenfuzed · 08-26-2016, 01:22 AM

Following along because I have the same sloppy column on my 66.

LostMy65 · 08-26-2016, 07:06 AM

I think I remember a recent thread on this topic.

dracko · 08-26-2016, 10:20 AM

I did a search and read some threads on steering columns, but don't recall seeing this cone/tube part.

08-26-2016, 01:14 AM	#1
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Steering column upper bearing I am finally getting around to rebuilding the steering column on the '64. The bottom bearing is mostly dust but the upper seems to still be in good shape. Prob since it's only a couple years old, but it's sloppy. I found a cone/tube shaped part that was pushed down into the steering column tube, I see that when its fit into the switch assembly the upper bearing isn't so sloppy. Is this where it's supposed to sit? What holds it there? Sorry for such a long winded question. Here's a pic of the part.

08-26-2016, 01:22 AM	#2
Kenfuzed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendora CA -> Tampa FL Posts: 587	Re: Steering column upper bearing Following along because I have the same sloppy column on my 66. __________________ 1966 C10 Short Fleetside 1988 Sportster, 2008 Street Glide Ken's 1966 C10 build "Red Ale" Follow on Instgram: @cv_performance https://instagram.com/cv_performance Harley Performance Parts: CV Performance (Harley related) Enjoying the ride!

08-26-2016, 07:06 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Steering column upper bearing I think I remember a recent thread on this topic. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-26-2016, 10:20 AM	#4
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Steering column upper bearing I did a search and read some threads on steering columns, but don't recall seeing this cone/tube part.



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