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custom10nut · 03-30-2023, 04:15 PM

Is there supposed to be a Spacer between the Canceling Cam an Steering Wheel Hub on my Tilt Column?
As I’ve said on previous threads, I bought the column used, so I don’t know if something is missing or not.
The space in between the Cancelling cam and hub required me to fab a bushing so that the horn contact ring would keep in contact with the Spring loaded button.
Is there a plastic spacer plate/dust shield that is missing?
Like I said, I don’t know, so any insights will help.
Thanks in advance.

custom10nut · 03-31-2023, 05:55 AM

So is there any insight into whether a spacer is supposed to be here?

**Palf70Step** · 03-31-2023, 06:39 AM

It has been a while since I looked inside of one, but I do not remember one.

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2023, 10:13 AM

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It looks like you are using an aftermarket wheel. If so, there should have been one with the wheel kit if it needed one. Stock setup does not have a spacer.

LockDoc

custom10nut · 03-31-2023, 11:30 AM

Thank you to both.
Yes Doc, I am using a Grant Wheel.
And thanks on the insight.
I’ve got a piece of semi-ridged plastic that I can make the spacer I need.
Originally I was thinking that the splines on the steering shaft were damaged but with a detailed inspection, they were just dirty and a little surface rust.
I cleaned them up, and carefully ran a micro-file through each groove, and now it feels a lot better.

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2023, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Thank you to both.
Yes Doc, I am using a Grant Wheel.
And thanks on the insight.
I’ve got a piece of semi-ridged plastic that I can make the spacer I need.
Originally I was thinking that the splines on the steering shaft were damaged but with a detailed inspection, they were just dirty and a little surface rust.
I cleaned them up, and carefully ran a micro-file through each groove, and now it feels a lot better.

Good deal. Let us know how it goes.

LockDoc

custom10nut · 03-31-2023, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Good deal. Let us know how it goes.

LockDoc

Yeah, I’m gonna put it back together in the morning,
I found one cancelling spring in my junk box, and I’m gonna make another one to work until I get the ones I’m about to order.
I’ll update tomorrow afternoon

03-30-2023, 04:15 PM	#1
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,903	Tilt column hub spacing? Is there supposed to be a Spacer between the Canceling Cam an Steering Wheel Hub on my Tilt Column? As I’ve said on previous threads, I bought the column used, so I don’t know if something is missing or not. The space in between the Cancelling cam and hub required me to fab a bushing so that the horn contact ring would keep in contact with the Spring loaded button. Is there a plastic spacer plate/dust shield that is missing? Like I said, I don’t know, so any insights will help. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

03-31-2023, 05:55 AM	#2
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,903	Re: Tilt column hub spacing? So is there any insight into whether a spacer is supposed to be here?

03-31-2023, 06:39 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: Tilt column hub spacing? It has been a while since I looked inside of one, but I do not remember one. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-31-2023, 10:13 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: Tilt column hub spacing? - It looks like you are using an aftermarket wheel. If so, there should have been one with the wheel kit if it needed one. Stock setup does not have a spacer. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-31-2023, 11:30 AM	#5
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,903	Re: Tilt column hub spacing? Thank you to both. Yes Doc, I am using a Grant Wheel. And thanks on the insight. I’ve got a piece of semi-ridged plastic that I can make the spacer I need. Originally I was thinking that the splines on the steering shaft were damaged but with a detailed inspection, they were just dirty and a little surface rust. I cleaned them up, and carefully ran a micro-file through each groove, and now it feels a lot better.



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