Non tilt column to Tilt Column?

[Factory Guy]

So I bought a Tilt Column with Cruise to put into my Non Tilt non cruise Truck. It came out of a 1977 Camper Special. So I thought great! I will just swap it. I did my Chevelle a few years back they ought to be similar(wrong).

But I knew not to just swap it in as I might have a column that is completely shot so I had Steering Columns Galore (SCG)go through it and make sure it was buttoned up and was working correctly. I only wanted a OEM type column so Ididit was out.

Started the swap today, only to find the Tilt column electrical ignition switch is completely different than my non tilt column. It does appear SCG put a new ignition electrical switch on top of the Tilt Column, but nothing matches? I tried calling SCG but their tech guy was out.

Anybody else done this swap?

Help?

[ray_mcavoy]

I ran into that same issue when I put a tilt column out of a 78 Nova into my 77 Nova. The GM tilt columns do use a different ignition switch as compared to a non-tilt. However, the plugs will still fit if you flip them around. In other words, grab each plug and twist it 180 degrees ... it should then plug into the tilt column ignition switch.

[Factory Guy]

Originally Posted by ray_mcavoy

I ran into that same issue when I put a tilt column out of a 78 Nova into my 77 Nova. The GM tilt columns do use a different ignition switch as compared to a non-tilt. However, the plugs will still fit if you flip them around. In other words, grab each plug and twist it 180 degrees ... it should then plug into the tilt column ignition switch.

Yep you're right. The front electrical plug ignition module goes to the rear and the rear electrical plug goes to the front and then both are flipped over 180 degrees. Runs like a champ!

FYI the SCG guy called and informed me of this. I DID NOT figure it out by myself.

[87chevy.com]

you can get new steering column bearing and kit from crown for cheap. Tear tilt column down further, remove the more than likely loose torx bolts, clean threads and lock tight them, grease what needs to be greased and save a lot and learn a lot.
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