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OrrieG · 01-20-2009, 05:55 PM

I have a 1982 Eldorado tilt/tele column I am putting in the 59. Question is concerning the rod activated electrical connectors. the one on the top is for the ignition switch similar to the 74 truck column I have. There is a second on the side that regardless of what I move, the rod does not move. What is it for??? Reason for asking is using the current column support the hanger will prevent the rod from moving. I want to know if it is something I can jump electrically or if the rod function is necessary. Not at home or would post a picture, I'll shoot one tonight. I tried to find a exploded diagram on line but no go. From what I have seen the eldo column has a couple of extra connectors not found on the standard GM columns. Thanks

pugs · 01-20-2009, 07:51 PM

a pic will definatly help out

Lextech · 01-20-2009, 07:53 PM

Is it possibly to actuate the HI Beams? If you pull the turn signal stalk towards the steering wheel, does it click?

Jeff

OrrieG · 01-20-2009, 08:11 PM

I will check the high beam thing, I did not know if those years had the stalk activated one. Thanks Jeff. And if it does not I'll post a pic....

OrrieG · 01-20-2009, 09:34 PM

Jeff, that was it, did not know the stalk pulled back! Thanks

pugs · 01-21-2009, 12:31 AM

thats what i was thinking also, but had a brainfart when they started that setup

**mr48chev** · 01-21-2009, 02:00 AM

Does it go to anything now?
ev
See if it moves when you move the gear shift lever through the gears as it may be what operated the shift indicator on the Cad

01-20-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	GM tilt column question.... I have a 1982 Eldorado tilt/tele column I am putting in the 59. Question is concerning the rod activated electrical connectors. the one on the top is for the ignition switch similar to the 74 truck column I have. There is a second on the side that regardless of what I move, the rod does not move. What is it for??? Reason for asking is using the current column support the hanger will prevent the rod from moving. I want to know if it is something I can jump electrically or if the rod function is necessary. Not at home or would post a picture, I'll shoot one tonight. I tried to find a exploded diagram on line but no go. From what I have seen the eldo column has a couple of extra connectors not found on the standard GM columns. Thanks __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-20-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: GM tilt column question.... a pic will definatly help out __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#3
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: GM tilt column question.... Is it possibly to actuate the HI Beams? If you pull the turn signal stalk towards the steering wheel, does it click? Jeff

01-20-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: GM tilt column question.... I will check the high beam thing, I did not know if those years had the stalk activated one. Thanks Jeff. And if it does not I'll post a pic.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-20-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: GM tilt column question.... Jeff, that was it, did not know the stalk pulled back! Thanks __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-21-2009, 12:31 AM	#6
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: GM tilt column question.... thats what i was thinking also, but had a brainfart when they started that setup __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-21-2009, 02:00 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: GM tilt column question.... Does it go to anything now? ev See if it moves when you move the gear shift lever through the gears as it may be what operated the shift indicator on the Cad



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