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MAC71Cheyenne · 01-24-2021, 01:48 PM

Was having a rotten time with the half moon connector and figuring out how to get the wiring and connector down Inside the column without completely dissembling the upper column.
Taking the old signal switch return spring clip, I flattened the clip and folded it over making a Swiss Army knife style pair of tweezers. The stiff spring with the small tab ends now slip into the sides of the connector releasing the wire connector from the housing with out damaging anything.
I can now slip the wires through the shift/tilt housing and through the tapered bucket. From their you are home free to slide them into the underside of the column, then rejoin your wires to the half moon.
Hopefully the crappy pics help.

Andy4639 · 01-24-2021, 02:00 PM

I hope you took some pictures of placement! Are wrote them down.

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-24-2021, 02:26 PM

Yup, easy peasy 1,2,3.
Those double sided pin locks are great for keeping things buttoned up tight but what a pain. Those spring contact tweasors worked slick as a whistle, all out with nothing screwed up in under a minute. Wish I had thought of it yesterday!

Andy4639 · 01-24-2021, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC71Cheyenne

Yup, easy peasy 1,2,3.
Those double sided pin locks are great for keeping things buttoned up tight but what a pain. Those spring contact tweasors worked slick as a whistle, all out with nothing screwed up in under a minute. Wish I had thought of it yesterday!

Glad you got it figured out sir!

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-24-2021, 06:05 PM

Thanks Andy! Maybe someone else will see the spring clip idea and it will save a lot of frustration. Have to get both sides at the same time so the old paperclip or small screwdriver idea is out.

Rich72C10 · 01-25-2021, 09:21 AM

a bit off topic but related to you half-moon connector.... hope you don't mind MAC71Cheyenne.

So I bought a shorten Tilt column from a forum member (banned Randy500). I am fairly sure the ribbon is causing some kind of a short up in the column.

The cable in this column has a flat/wide connector, then it goes into an adapter for the half moon dash's connector. Is there some thing with these cables where it could be a flat/wide cable or a half-moon? Perhaps the flat one is just easier to pull through the column?

Thought I ask here, since you just did this replacement and that I'll likely should do this too. Pulling the pins are easy enough and I do like your little tool you made - very clever indeed!

**clay68c10** · 01-25-2021, 09:43 AM

The flat connector is what the new switches come with. It’s the style GM changed to in 70-something.
New switches come with the adapter so they’re compatible with the old style.
That flat connector has to be de-pinned just like the half moon one.

If you find that you have to replace your switch, buy the non-tilt version and just swap over the shift indicator bulb housing. The mounting tab is there on all the switches. It’s the same part otherwise.

MAC; nice pin tool. That’s way cheaper than the tool truck version.

Rich72C10 · 01-25-2021, 09:58 AM

Thank you clay68c10, that is *very* helpful. Knowing is half the battle!

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-25-2021, 10:13 AM

Don't mind at all Richard. That's why we're here sharing ideas. Clay68c10 said it all so there yah go.
Anything that saves someone from wasting several hours trying to figure this procedure out is a win. If I had thought of it earlier it would have been about 90 minutes start to finish instead of a whole day contemplating and cussing.

01-24-2021, 01:48 PM	#1
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. Was having a rotten time with the half moon connector and figuring out how to get the wiring and connector down Inside the column without completely dissembling the upper column. Taking the old signal switch return spring clip, I flattened the clip and folded it over making a Swiss Army knife style pair of tweezers. The stiff spring with the small tab ends now slip into the sides of the connector releasing the wire connector from the housing with out damaging anything. I can now slip the wires through the shift/tilt housing and through the tapered bucket. From their you are home free to slide them into the underside of the column, then rejoin your wires to the half moon. Hopefully the crappy pics help. Attached Images

01-24-2021, 02:00 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. I hope you took some pictures of placement! Are wrote them down. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-24-2021, 02:26 PM	#3
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. Yup, easy peasy 1,2,3. Those double sided pin locks are great for keeping things buttoned up tight but what a pain. Those spring contact tweasors worked slick as a whistle, all out with nothing screwed up in under a minute. Wish I had thought of it yesterday!

01-24-2021, 06:05 PM	#5
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. Thanks Andy! Maybe someone else will see the spring clip idea and it will save a lot of frustration. Have to get both sides at the same time so the old paperclip or small screwdriver idea is out.

01-25-2021, 09:21 AM	#6
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. a bit off topic but related to you half-moon connector.... hope you don't mind MAC71Cheyenne. So I bought a shorten Tilt column from a forum member (banned Randy500). I am fairly sure the ribbon is causing some kind of a short up in the column. The cable in this column has a flat/wide connector, then it goes into an adapter for the half moon dash's connector. Is there some thing with these cables where it could be a flat/wide cable or a half-moon? Perhaps the flat one is just easier to pull through the column? Thought I ask here, since you just did this replacement and that I'll likely should do this too. Pulling the pins are easy enough and I do like your little tool you made - very clever indeed! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-25-2021, 09:43 AM	#7
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,996	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. The flat connector is what the new switches come with. It’s the style GM changed to in 70-something. New switches come with the adapter so they’re compatible with the old style. That flat connector has to be de-pinned just like the half moon one. If you find that you have to replace your switch, buy the non-tilt version and just swap over the shift indicator bulb housing. The mounting tab is there on all the switches. It’s the same part otherwise. MAC; nice pin tool. That’s way cheaper than the tool truck version. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ Last edited by clay68c10; 01-25-2021 at 09:49 AM.

01-25-2021, 09:58 AM	#8
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. Thank you clay68c10, that is very helpful. Knowing is half the battle! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-25-2021, 10:13 AM	#9
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Tilt steering turn signal pin removal. Don't mind at all Richard. That's why we're here sharing ideas. Clay68c10 said it all so there yah go. Anything that saves someone from wasting several hours trying to figure this procedure out is a win. If I had thought of it earlier it would have been about 90 minutes start to finish instead of a whole day contemplating and cussing.



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