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Sport/Truck · 04-01-2008, 04:34 AM

I pulled my steering column out in preparation for paint.
I needed to remove the small bolt on the end of the shaft for the added clearance and the bracket it was holding was broken.
What does it do, I see there is an angled slot perhaps for adjustment? Are there replacement parts for these or will I need to get them from a junk yard?
s/t

JayDubBlazer · 04-01-2008, 05:36 AM

I think I may have the same problem... subscribed

Sport/Truck · 04-01-2008, 11:44 PM

Ttt

Luvlegs · 04-02-2008, 01:22 AM

is that a standard (manual) on the column shift? Reason I ask is that I've seen that angled slot and band use to properly adjust the shifting mechanism(s) (that make sense?)... Don't know if it's on the auto columns too....

Sport/Truck · 04-02-2008, 03:06 PM

Its the auto column. I'm wondering how necessary that part is?
s/t

Sport/Truck · 04-05-2008, 11:42 PM

I went to the salvage yard and got new straps to replace my broken one.
What does this adjustment do & how do you adjust it? I need to pull it off to paint everything and want to make sure it works properly after I'm done.

JDB- if you need one strap I can send it to you....LMK.

s/t

dan42 · 04-05-2008, 11:59 PM

I don't think it does anything; When I put my column back together, I adjusted it about the middle of the slot, which is about where it was when I took it off. Really, that is the only place you can put it, because too far one way or the other and the bolt won't line up with the hole. BTW, mine is a manual non-linkage column (4 speed on the floor).

Sport/Truck · 04-06-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

I don't think it does anything; When I put my column back together, I adjusted it about the middle of the slot, which is about where it was when I took it off. Really, that is the only place you can put it, because too far one way or the other and the bolt won't line up with the hole. BTW, mine is a manual non-linkage column (4 speed on the floor).

Thanks Dan, My guess is it takes up slack in the column and probably more so with the auto linkage. I'll mark it and try to move it around and see if it makes it tight etc. I'm sure it's not to hard to figure out. I was hoping someone has done this before.

s/t

Sport/Truck · 04-07-2008, 05:31 AM

Here’s what happens when you take the 5 bolts off the two lower straps…….

s/t

04-01-2008, 04:34 AM	#1
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Steering column questions…. I pulled my steering column out in preparation for paint. I needed to remove the small bolt on the end of the shaft for the added clearance and the bracket it was holding was broken. What does it do, I see there is an angled slot perhaps for adjustment? Are there replacement parts for these or will I need to get them from a junk yard? s/t Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 04-01-2008 at 04:45 AM. Reason: pics

04-01-2008, 05:36 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Steering column questions…. I think I may have the same problem... subscribed __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

04-01-2008, 11:44 PM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Steering column questions…. Ttt __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-02-2008, 01:22 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Steering column questions…. is that a standard (manual) on the column shift? Reason I ask is that I've seen that angled slot and band use to properly adjust the shifting mechanism(s) (that make sense?)... Don't know if it's on the auto columns too.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

04-02-2008, 03:06 PM	#5
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Steering column questions…. Its the auto column. I'm wondering how necessary that part is? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-05-2008, 11:42 PM	#6
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Steering column questions…. I went to the salvage yard and got new straps to replace my broken one. What does this adjustment do & how do you adjust it? I need to pull it off to paint everything and want to make sure it works properly after I'm done. JDB- if you need one strap I can send it to you....LMK. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

04-05-2008, 11:59 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Steering column questions…. I don't think it does anything; When I put my column back together, I adjusted it about the middle of the slot, which is about where it was when I took it off. Really, that is the only place you can put it, because too far one way or the other and the bolt won't line up with the hole. BTW, mine is a manual non-linkage column (4 speed on the floor). __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-07-2008, 05:31 AM	#9
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Steering column questions…. Here’s what happens when you take the 5 bolts off the two lower straps……. s/t Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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