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dan42 · 03-08-2007, 11:33 AM

I had to replace my column shifter because it was worn out, and since I have it down this far, is there any maintainence that could be/should be done at this point? Everything seems to be working pretty good right now. Just wondering if there is any lubrication that could be done. Also, I read a thread that said you could shorten your steering column by loosening the brackets and pushing it forward, to give yourself more room - is that easier now? Thanks for your help in advance.

mvfd70 · 03-08-2007, 12:24 PM

I have a 3 speed column shift that was sticking. It went up and down just fine but it was really stiff going back and forth. I took the steering wheel off and tore the column down past the trun signal switch housing. It was really dry in there. Gave it a couple of squirts of WD-40 on the shifter shaft, Put it all back together, and it works like a charm. I say just keep it lubed up good.

badpeanut · 03-08-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Also, I read a thread that said you could shorten your steering column by loosening the brackets and pushing it forward, to give yourself more room - is that easier now?

This requires compressing the intermediate shaft. If yours behaves like mine it means removing it from the truck and putting it in a hydraulic press.

aboyer · 03-08-2007, 10:37 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=steering

Attached is the link to the shorten your steering column. I would highly recommend, and you are half way there at this point. I shorten my column a couple months ago, I it is a recommend "Must Do",

Adam

1lowdiesel · 03-28-2007, 11:28 PM

anybody have any pics of a manual column done??

oveeets · 03-29-2007, 02:54 AM

I JUST WENT THROUGH STEERING COLUMN ON 69 BURBAN W/ AUTO TRANS BECUASE IT WAS BINDING UP WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF PARK.
SO I GOT STEERING WHEEL END TO WHERE YOUR PICTURE IS & BASICALLY CLEANED ALL!!! PARTS & LUBED W/ HIGH TEMP BEERING GREASE SHAFT AREA WAS VERY GUNKED UP W/ OLD GREASE & CRUDD.
ALSO ON OTHER END TO STEERING BOX I DID THE SAME...CLEAN & LUBE DOES WONDERS ...NOW ALL IS SMOOTH..CHANGE ANY DAMAGED PARTS WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE..

03-08-2007, 11:33 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	steering column maintenance-? I had to replace my column shifter because it was worn out, and since I have it down this far, is there any maintainence that could be/should be done at this point? Everything seems to be working pretty good right now. Just wondering if there is any lubrication that could be done. Also, I read a thread that said you could shorten your steering column by loosening the brackets and pushing it forward, to give yourself more room - is that easier now? Thanks for your help in advance. Attached Images

03-08-2007, 12:24 PM	#2
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: steering column maintenance-? I have a 3 speed column shift that was sticking. It went up and down just fine but it was really stiff going back and forth. I took the steering wheel off and tore the column down past the trun signal switch housing. It was really dry in there. Gave it a couple of squirts of WD-40 on the shifter shaft, Put it all back together, and it works like a charm. I say just keep it lubed up good. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

03-08-2007, 10:37 PM	#4
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: steering column maintenance-? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=steering Attached is the link to the shorten your steering column. I would highly recommend, and you are half way there at this point. I shorten my column a couple months ago, I it is a recommend "Must Do", Adam

03-28-2007, 11:28 PM	#5
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: steering column maintenance-? anybody have any pics of a manual column done?? __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 03-28-2007 at 11:28 PM.

03-29-2007, 02:54 AM	#6
oveeets Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: quartz hill Posts: 20	Re: steering column maintenance-? I JUST WENT THROUGH STEERING COLUMN ON 69 BURBAN W/ AUTO TRANS BECUASE IT WAS BINDING UP WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF PARK. SO I GOT STEERING WHEEL END TO WHERE YOUR PICTURE IS & BASICALLY CLEANED ALL!!! PARTS & LUBED W/ HIGH TEMP BEERING GREASE SHAFT AREA WAS VERY GUNKED UP W/ OLD GREASE & CRUDD. ALSO ON OTHER END TO STEERING BOX I DID THE SAME...CLEAN & LUBE DOES WONDERS ...NOW ALL IS SMOOTH..CHANGE ANY DAMAGED PARTS WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE.. __________________ STEEEVO 69 BurB

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