In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

petey-pablo · 08-07-2008, 11:12 PM

Ok I bought a new Steering Column Floor-Seal The rubber pice that goes on the steering column and through the firewal I Thought it would be easy to change I took off the retainers at the bottom.. What else do I need to do I have no Idea how the rest comes out it is On my 72 It has a Tilt Column... Any pictures would be great... Thankyou in advance guys I know I can depend on you ....Here are some photos...

**KevsClassics** · 08-07-2008, 11:29 PM

Steering column will have to be almost completely disassembled. If you do not have the know how to take it apart there is a cheaters way. The lever for the linkage at the bottom of the column can be bent down enough to slide the seals over it. Then just simply bend it back up. This is not the correct way but it does work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-07-2008, 11:43 PM

Bend the lever and stretch the gasket...

petey-pablo · 08-08-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Bend the lever and stretch the gasket...

Will bending the lever weaken it ?

**KevsClassics** · 08-08-2008, 01:17 AM

Yes but it will take several bends before it breaks. So if it has not been bent before you will be ok. I have done this before for guys who did not want to pay the labor to do it the correct way.

petey-pablo · 08-08-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Steering column will have to be almost completely disassembled. If you do not have the know how to take it apart there is a cheaters way. The lever for the linkage at the bottom of the column can be bent down enough to slide the seals over it. Then just simply bend it back up. This is not the correct way but it does work.

So Do I have to pull the steering wheel off then is that the next step I realy dont want to Bend the lever! Thanks guys!

ChevLoRay · 08-08-2008, 06:15 AM

In my opinion, if you don't want to bend the arm....then everything that is a larger diameter than the hole in the gasket/seal, or protrudes from the column will have to be removed. Steering wheel, shifter arm, turn signal arm, the bell beneath the steering wheel that houses the tilting mechanism, etc.

Andy4639 · 08-08-2008, 07:56 AM

My factory tilt wheel for a floor shifter didn't have all that stuff on it. Slide right off. Ha!!

nyncompute · 08-08-2008, 01:06 PM

Ok as I recall, I left the seal out in the desert sun to soften it, put it on as far as I could protected the seal with a rag, got some vice grips with a good hold on it and while bracing the column, I stretched it over the arm. It returned to its shape just fine. Maybe I got lucky though.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 08-08-2008, 01:29 PM

It will stretch over the lever without bending it, I have done this four times now and it has worked everytime!!!!!!!!

petey-pablo · 08-09-2008, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

It will stretch over the lever without bending it, I have done this four times now and it has worked everytime!!!!!!!!

This sounds good I will give it a try but have you chaged the smaller seal the one that goes in the cab end of the steering shaft it is smaller? I figured if I was going to change one why not change them both thst one is cracked as well!

08-07-2008, 11:12 PM	#1
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal Ok I bought a new Steering Column Floor-Seal The rubber pice that goes on the steering column and through the firewal I Thought it would be easy to change I took off the retainers at the bottom.. What else do I need to do I have no Idea how the rest comes out it is On my 72 It has a Tilt Column... Any pictures would be great... Thankyou in advance guys I know I can depend on you ....Here are some photos... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

08-07-2008, 11:29 PM	#2
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal Steering column will have to be almost completely disassembled. If you do not have the know how to take it apart there is a cheaters way. The lever for the linkage at the bottom of the column can be bent down enough to slide the seals over it. Then just simply bend it back up. This is not the correct way but it does work.

08-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal Bend the lever and stretch the gasket... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-08-2008, 01:17 AM	#5
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal Yes but it will take several bends before it breaks. So if it has not been bent before you will be ok. I have done this before for guys who did not want to pay the labor to do it the correct way.

08-08-2008, 06:15 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal In my opinion, if you don't want to bend the arm....then everything that is a larger diameter than the hole in the gasket/seal, or protrudes from the column will have to be removed. Steering wheel, shifter arm, turn signal arm, the bell beneath the steering wheel that houses the tilting mechanism, etc. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-08-2008, 07:56 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal My factory tilt wheel for a floor shifter didn't have all that stuff on it. Slide right off. Ha!! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#9
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal Ok as I recall, I left the seal out in the desert sun to soften it, put it on as far as I could protected the seal with a rag, got some vice grips with a good hold on it and while bracing the column, I stretched it over the arm. It returned to its shape just fine. Maybe I got lucky though. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

08-08-2008, 01:29 PM	#10
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: In need of help How to change Steering Column Floor-Seal It will stretch over the lever without bending it, I have done this four times now and it has worked everytime!!!!!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA



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