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05-09-2011, 10:01 PM
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Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
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68 Steering Column
I would like to replace or repair the turn signal lever. How do I get to the whole works inside the housing that covers the column; do I have to take the steering wheel off?
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05-09-2011, 10:25 PM
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Restoration Virgin!
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Location: Huntersville, NC
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Re: 68 Steering Column
yep...take the steering wheel off and you should be able to remove the screw holding the turn lever
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05-09-2011, 11:02 PM
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Re: 68 Steering Column
I found it best to rebuild the whole column while it was apart what a difference the bearings made
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05-09-2011, 11:15 PM
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05-10-2011, 07:54 AM
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Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
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Re: 68 Steering Column
I thought I would need the wheel puller; thanks for that. I may not need to replace, but it does need attention. Hard to describe, but it feels really stiff. (I would like a smaller wheel, but my son wants the original!)
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05-11-2011, 02:47 PM
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Location: Olympia, WA
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Re: 68 Steering Column
I'm with your son....I like the 67-68 wheels too!
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05-11-2011, 10:52 PM
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Hand Crafted C-10
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Burien, WA
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Re: 68 Steering Column
Yup, my turn signal lever feels stiff when I go to use it too.
Not so sure there's anything wrong. Some of the column gurus are invited to butt in here  Getting to the lever is a cake walk. Once the steering wheel is off. The puller works like any puller...bolts to part A and jacks away from part B. You should be able to borrow one plus many parts houses loan tools like this out for free. If you go to investigate, do yourself a favor...DO put tape with marks on your wheel and collar so your steering wheel is true to the world when you reassemble. Never hurts to clean and lightly lube plus, I personally, would replace the turn signal return springs while you are in there...very cheap at the parts store. THERE WAS a post way back when about cutting down the 67-68 steering wheels, though I would think it might work on any era, HERE. The tutorial portion starts at post 13. Have fun with your learning experience! |
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05-12-2011, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
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Re: 68 Steering Column
WHOA! Never even THOUGHT about changing the diameter of the wheel. That is pretty cool actually. With the power steering the truck now has, turning is not an issue, but those cabs dont have tons of room for things like bulging biceps or bulging beer bellies for that matter; I dont have to wrestle the wheel like I did before and can afford a little breathing room!
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