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02-15-2010, 02:31 PM
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1972 K20
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Location: Greenfield MN
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Tilt steering rebuild available parts
Help,
I'm getting ready to re-assemble my truck and I noticed that my tilt steering column has a worn out shift pin hole for the shift lever. What are my options? Does someone make a new collar? I have thought of using adhesive or drilling larger and bushing it. I'm guessing this is a common wear item. What have others done? Anyone else fix this problem with success? |
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02-15-2010, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
It is a common problem and the part is not reproduced. I had some oversize pins made which worked for a small amount of wear. Bushings are always an option. The other thing you might try is to find someone that is modifying a tilt for a floor shift. You might be able to work out some kind of trade since the shift boss is removed when modifying a column to use it as a floor shift tilt.
Jim
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02-16-2010, 01:17 PM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim |
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02-16-2010, 01:41 PM
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1972 K20
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
That would be awesome! The one I have is fine other than the pin hole being oversize. Let me know how you want to do the swap and I will make it happen.
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02-17-2010, 02:08 AM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
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If it is not apart, you will have to totally disassemble, as the bowl is the first part to get reassembled It's the one on the right 
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-17-2010 at 02:29 AM. |
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02-17-2010, 04:39 PM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
Depending on how big the hole is, you could close it up by dimpling it with a center punch all the way around the holes, and then some sort of adhesive to help keep it in place... lab metal is pretty neat stuff
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim |
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02-17-2010, 04:46 PM
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1972 K20
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
I was thinking I could use liquid metal or something like that to fill the gap. I was hoping someone had already figured out the best way to fix it. Trading parts may be more of a hassle than its worth for both of us! But thanks for the offer.
Bud |
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02-16-2010, 02:04 PM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
CPP has a whole rebuilt column for sale. I would call them and see if they do sell just the bowl.
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02-17-2010, 05:31 PM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
Already smoothed mine off or i'd trade ya...
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02-18-2010, 12:36 AM
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Re: Tilt steering rebuild available parts
I saw this industrial strength soder type material at the local swapmeet a year or two ago. It was VERY strong and easy to apply (welding ligther). Does anyone know what that product might be called? I guarantee it's stronger than JB Weld.
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