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sjarrett71 · 01-01-2011, 12:32 AM

I was SOOOO excited to find an original tilt column for my truck I couldn't wait to get it installed. It needed a new turn signal switch so I order one and wait for it to come in. I'm sitting at the kitchen table just a few minutes ago and I can not for the life of me get the damn thing in!!! I got it ALMOST in and then the first thing that happens is the hazard button assy falls apart. I take the switch out and put the hazard assy together again. I go to put the switch back in and same problem! Get it most of the way in and the part where the wires go won't sit flush. It's like there are too many wires or I have them routed wrong. I take the switch out again and the hazard button assy falls apart again and this time there is some chaffing of the wires. So I tape the wires up, put the hazard button assy back together again and try to install it again. Same thing. 3/4 of the thing goes in great but the area where the wires come together just won't go. This time, the hazard button comes aparta gain and I am PISSED!!!! I rip the thing out of the column and now I have to buy a new one! $45.00 WASTED!! I am so pissed at myself!!

Anyway, what's the secret to getting the turn signal switch in? I've put a few in before and NEVER had this much trouble.

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 12:40 AM

wow i would be pissed that is ALMOST enought to make a guy cry!

sjarrett71 · 01-01-2011, 12:44 AM

Yeah I know! It's not really about the money although 45.00 bucks is a lot to some people including me. It's more about me not being able to do it.

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Yeah I know! It's not really about the money although 45.00 bucks is a lot to some people including me. It's more about me not being able to do it.

i feel the same way!

BraveDave · 01-01-2011, 05:53 PM

It seems like every time I run into a problem like that, somebody says "oh, you need a special tool to do that!"

Shyguy · 01-01-2011, 10:51 AM

I feel your pain, I hate when that kind of stuff happens. I got some repair parts for my original one at O'Riellys a while back in the help section.

Sure hope you have better luck the next time.

Mudder · 01-01-2011, 11:24 AM

I think I know of a place that you can find parts you need. I was just there day before yesterday.

sameyrasmea72 · 01-01-2011, 01:02 PM

Just checking but since it is a tilt, you did take the outer collar off the column right?

justagoodolboy · 01-01-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Just checking but since it is a tilt, you did take the outer collar off the column right?

x2. Had the same problem a few weeks ago.

sjarrett71 · 01-01-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Just checking but since it is a tilt, you did take the outer collar off the column right?

No didn't know I needed to. Which outer collar are you talking about? I searched this site and googled instructions and didn't find any. Can you help me out?

sameyrasmea72 · 01-01-2011, 09:30 PM

right here. I will give a few instructions, but maybe somebody more knowledgable will chime in.

sameyrasmea72 · 01-01-2011, 09:34 PM

You need to start at the base of the piece that needs to be removed.You should see a notch or something that lines the collar to the next piece down. Anyway you have to work that collar off. Mayme someone else will help you, I might make things worse.

.......Jason

sjarrett71 · 01-02-2011, 11:44 AM

Ok, I got the collar off. Had to use a gear puller but did not damage it. I think I see why people use the turn signal switches with the screw on hazard knob now, it seems like it would be easier to get one of those in. Silly me for wanting to be somewhat correct with the red hazard knob.

01-01-2011, 12:32 AM	#1
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	I am one unhappy SOB! I was SOOOO excited to find an original tilt column for my truck I couldn't wait to get it installed. It needed a new turn signal switch so I order one and wait for it to come in. I'm sitting at the kitchen table just a few minutes ago and I can not for the life of me get the damn thing in!!! I got it ALMOST in and then the first thing that happens is the hazard button assy falls apart. I take the switch out and put the hazard assy together again. I go to put the switch back in and same problem! Get it most of the way in and the part where the wires go won't sit flush. It's like there are too many wires or I have them routed wrong. I take the switch out again and the hazard button assy falls apart again and this time there is some chaffing of the wires. So I tape the wires up, put the hazard button assy back together again and try to install it again. Same thing. 3/4 of the thing goes in great but the area where the wires come together just won't go. This time, the hazard button comes aparta gain and I am PISSED!!!! I rip the thing out of the column and now I have to buy a new one! $45.00 WASTED!! I am so pissed at myself!! Anyway, what's the secret to getting the turn signal switch in? I've put a few in before and NEVER had this much trouble. __________________ -Scott-

01-01-2011, 12:40 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! wow i would be pissed that is ALMOST enought to make a guy cry! Last edited by 67chevy1series; 01-01-2011 at 12:40 AM.

01-01-2011, 12:44 AM	#3
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! Yeah I know! It's not really about the money although 45.00 bucks is a lot to some people including me. It's more about me not being able to do it. __________________ -Scott-

01-01-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! It seems like every time I run into a problem like that, somebody says "oh, you need a special tool to do that!" __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

01-01-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! I feel your pain, I hate when that kind of stuff happens. I got some repair parts for my original one at O'Riellys a while back in the help section. Sure hope you have better luck the next time. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-01-2011, 11:24 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! I think I know of a place that you can find parts you need. I was just there day before yesterday.

01-01-2011, 01:02 PM	#8
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! Just checking but since it is a tilt, you did take the outer collar off the column right? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#11
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! right here. I will give a few instructions, but maybe somebody more knowledgable will chime in. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-01-2011, 09:34 PM	#12
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! You need to start at the base of the piece that needs to be removed.You should see a notch or something that lines the collar to the next piece down. Anyway you have to work that collar off. Mayme someone else will help you, I might make things worse........Jason __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-02-2011, 11:44 AM	#13
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: I am one unhappy SOB! Ok, I got the collar off. Had to use a gear puller but did not damage it. I think I see why people use the turn signal switches with the screw on hazard knob now, it seems like it would be easier to get one of those in. Silly me for wanting to be somewhat correct with the red hazard knob. __________________ -Scott-



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