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Pulling Steering Wheel
Any tips/tricks to pulling the steering wheel to get to the turn signal guts on a 65 GMC? I bought the specific switch but I don't want to mess up the horn button...how do I pull that? Thanks for any info on the repair - should I pull the whole column?
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Just pull on the horn button. It's a rubber ring that holds it in place.
Then use a steering wheel puller. Beg Borrow or steal one. Neighbor ended up in the hospital when he yanked it off the shaft slit his head open above the eye. It was funny afterwards but not when it happened.
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Awesome thanks so much. I should have a puller somewhere here. I've pulled almost every airbag wheel I have owned but I could care less about hurting something new!
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Well the wheel came off with a puller. The stock switch was in there good...as I was tapping it off an ear on the stock switch broke. I think to myself - no problem you have a replacement. Well the replacement from restoration part source is the 100% wrong part. Not sure if they sent me the wrong part or what but the box said 64-66 Chevy Truck and I have a 65 GMC. I don't think they use the same switch. Nonetheless, steering column isn't back together until I find a switch...any leads on one that will fit a 65 GMC or NOS would be awesome.
EDIT: this is the part they sent me and it does not line up at all: http://restorationpartssource.com/st..._moreinfo.html Last edited by BigSix; 04-08-2016 at 09:40 PM. |
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Does it look like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3808141...&ul_noapp=true Or this? http://hhclassic.com/i-13703657-turn...FZWMaQod4mUDeg
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
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http://restorationpartssource.com/st..._moreinfo.html
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
There is one for sale in the parts section (NOS).
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Could have a 63 chevy column in yours 63 used a different switch then any other year I do not know what the difference is at a quick glance they look the same as 4/5 and 6 ..... Here is a 63 chevy switch http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...itch-1963.html ...Here is one for 64/65 GMC http://www.partsgeek.com/qhhdh7g-gmc...+Signal+Switch
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Chevy is all one piece GMC requires two separate pieces so yes they are different and I just did my 66 GMC, Classic Parts has a vendor add on here they sell both.
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EDIT: are these the two parts from classic parts that you used: 53-507A switch and 76-813 bearing? Last edited by BigSix; 04-09-2016 at 03:09 PM. |
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
This is the one that was sent to me and does not fit.
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Can anyone confirm the part numbers I have above are good - I need to overnight the purchase but don't want to get stuck with the wrong one again. Thank you
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
BigSix:
Your GMC should have the same switch as a 1963 Chevy. Quality on the aftermarket switches isn't as good as your original. Before you order another one, you should try to take your original apart and see if you can repair it. Mine had one broken wire that I could resolder. I ended up trashing an aftermarket switch, repairing my original and reinstalling it after about a year. regards, Steve New Orleans |
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sorry for the delay but I just had knee surgery and all my info was out in my garage
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
Thank you! Also just noticed you are in MD! If you need anything GMC related let me know - I'd love to meet up when your knee is back in order.
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Mine broke an ear and was fractured when I removed it. I will keep an eye out for an original switch but for now I just need to get this aftermarket one in there so I have an upper column bearing and can drive her. ALSO: What torque on the steering wheel nut? Don't want it too tight I assume since that upper bearing is so small. |
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
I just tighten mine the old school way with a ratchet and socket.
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
For what ever reason I can not get my steering put back on straight so just by using a ratchet and socket I still need a puller to get it back off.
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Re: Pulling Steering Wheel
910853 is the original part number in the Canadian Parts Book 62-70. Fits 64-69 Chevrolet and Gmc. If you Google the part number there are a few vendors.
Is there any part number cast in your old switch? The 63 switch which was one year only.
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