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Izzy · 01-03-2003, 02:27 PM

What kind of time/labor am I going to be looking at to put in a new cancel cam and ignition switch??
From what I've been told the ignition switch is in the column.

What's the name of the tool I use to get into the steering column? Isn't it similiar to most jawed pullers?

79BIG10 · 01-03-2003, 02:41 PM

Izzy- I've done this one my old on I don't know how many times. Here's a link to show you how and also shows to get to the 4 torx bolts that you might as well tighten up. If you need help let me know since I'm in the area.

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

PHOENIX · 01-03-2003, 03:05 PM

God link Brandon that should be very helpful to someone doing that for the first time.

My question is about the turn signal cancel cam. I have replaced 2 already, sometimes I hit it too hard and I crack the plastic inside. It makes me made and costs me money. Does anyone know of an aluminum or steel cancel cam that I could use?

BigRed · 01-03-2003, 03:07 PM

Yeah, great link Brandon. I'm adding that to my collection!

79BIG10 · 01-03-2003, 03:10 PM

Eddie- Afraid not. The plastic is there since the horn ring makes the contact. If it were metal then it may short it out.

PHOENIX · 01-03-2003, 04:55 PM

ohh...............

like that matters to me, my horn still dont work

but im gonna order a new center peice for my grant wheel cause mine is meesed up. I think Ill get the billet one with the bow-tie in it. I think swervin has the same one. When I install it I'll replace my cam and try to get my horn to work.

Izzy · 01-03-2003, 05:24 PM

Okay I can handle that. The only thing I didn't see a pic of was the actual ignition switch is it something totally seperate of the actual ignition?

79BIG10 · 01-03-2003, 07:28 PM

Izzy- Are you looking for the ignition switch itself? I'm thinking you're looking for this. The key cylinder pulls a on a rod that activates the ignition. Look below to see what I mean. The rod on top moves the placement of the switch. Best way to get to it is to loosen the column nuts that hold the U shaped bracket in place on the under dash that are and have the tilt come down to access it. If you needmore pics let me know. I've got the column out (old one) before I sell it.

Izzy · 01-03-2003, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 79BIG10
Izzy- Are you looking for the ignition switch itself? I'm thinking you're looking for this. The key cylinder pulls a on a rod that activates the ignition. Look below to see what I mean. The rod on top moves the placement of the switch. Best way to get to it is to loosen the column nuts that hold the U shaped bracket in place on the under dash that are and have the tilt come down to access it. If you needmore pics let me know. I've got the column out (old one) before I sell it.

Yeah just the switch. I'll check out the pics when I get home. Damn content filters at work.

01-03-2003, 02:27 PM	#1
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Steering column question. What kind of time/labor am I going to be looking at to put in a new cancel cam and ignition switch?? From what I've been told the ignition switch is in the column. What's the name of the tool I use to get into the steering column? Isn't it similiar to most jawed pullers?

01-03-2003, 02:41 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Izzy- I've done this one my old on I don't know how many times. Here's a link to show you how and also shows to get to the 4 torx bolts that you might as well tighten up. If you need help let me know since I'm in the area. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-03-2003, 03:05 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	God link Brandon that should be very helpful to someone doing that for the first time. My question is about the turn signal cancel cam. I have replaced 2 already, sometimes I hit it too hard and I crack the plastic inside. It makes me made and costs me money. Does anyone know of an aluminum or steel cancel cam that I could use? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-03-2003, 03:07 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Yeah, great link Brandon. I'm adding that to my collection! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-03-2003, 03:10 PM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Eddie- Afraid not. The plastic is there since the horn ring makes the contact. If it were metal then it may short it out. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-03-2003, 04:55 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	ohh............... like that matters to me, my horn still dont work but im gonna order a new center peice for my grant wheel cause mine is meesed up. I think Ill get the billet one with the bow-tie in it. I think swervin has the same one. When I install it I'll replace my cam and try to get my horn to work. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-03-2003, 05:24 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Okay I can handle that. The only thing I didn't see a pic of was the actual ignition switch is it something totally seperate of the actual ignition?

01-03-2003, 07:28 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Izzy- Are you looking for the ignition switch itself? I'm thinking you're looking for this. The key cylinder pulls a on a rod that activates the ignition. Look below to see what I mean. The rod on top moves the placement of the switch. Best way to get to it is to loosen the column nuts that hold the U shaped bracket in place on the under dash that are and have the tilt come down to access it. If you needmore pics let me know. I've got the column out (old one) before I sell it. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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