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??

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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.

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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

Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs)
 

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

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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.

Re: Fires Shakedown Run (Smashing the Bugs)
 

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

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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.

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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

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Thanks for the info, beautiful work on the truck!