Steering column Gear indicator pointer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 12-24-2021, 05:29 PM

As usual, fixing one problem leads to another one.

After moving my steering column forward 1 inch, my column-mount tach hits the gear indicator pointer. I see where the pointer is available for tilt and non-tilt. Looks like the tilt version is a little shorter, but is it really? And can anyone confirm it will fit my non-tilt column?

#9 and #10 in the drawing: https://www.lmctruck.com/media/secti...6002971-1x.png

**Thealien** · 12-24-2021, 06:57 PM

I believe they are very different and do not interchange.

**70shortfleet** · 12-25-2021, 10:19 AM

will not fit

**MikeB** · 12-26-2021, 03:32 PM

Think I'll have to go with a smaller tach. My current one is 3-3/4" diameter. Looking at a 2-3/4" diameter tach that is 1" shallower.

**Classic Bowties** · 12-27-2021, 10:03 AM

with the other two that posted above, the three 67-72 automatic column shift indicator pointers were year specific and by design not interchangeable. Since you really can't tell by the catalog pics & diagrams, here are a couple real part Id pics showing the side by side differences and comparison of size/scale. Mel

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**MikeB** · 12-27-2021, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the photos!

12-24-2021, 06:57 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,138	Re: Steering column Gear indicator pointer I believe they are very different and do not interchange. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-25-2021, 10:19 AM	#3
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,255	Re: Steering column Gear indicator pointer will not fit

12-26-2021, 03:32 PM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Re: Steering column Gear indicator pointer Think I'll have to go with a smaller tach. My current one is 3-3/4" diameter. Looking at a 2-3/4" diameter tach that is 1" shallower. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

12-27-2021, 10:03 AM	#5
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,865	Re: Steering column Gear indicator pointer with the other two that posted above, the three 67-72 automatic column shift indicator pointers were year specific and by design not interchangeable. Since you really can't tell by the catalog pics & diagrams, here are a couple real part Id pics showing the side by side differences and comparison of size/scale. Mel . Attached Images __________________ *For any return/past customers & friends* Before sending of any funds, please wait for a confirmed total and instructions for sending as our payment account info has been changed as of Jan. 2023. Thanks...

12-27-2021, 05:42 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Re: Steering column Gear indicator pointer Thanks for the photos! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

12-24-2021, 05:29 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Steering column Gear indicator pointer As usual, fixing one problem leads to another one. After moving my steering column forward 1 inch, my column-mount tach hits the gear indicator pointer. I see where the pointer is available for tilt and non-tilt. Looks like the tilt version is a little shorter, but is it really? And can anyone confirm it will fit my non-tilt column? #9 and #10 in the drawing: https://www.lmctruck.com/media/secti...6002971-1x.png __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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