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LiquidLight · 09-04-2004, 11:20 AM

My turn signal is loose, what part number do i need to order?

LiquidLight · 09-04-2004, 11:46 AM

Duh..oops its a 1967 c10 without tilt steering

junkyardjohn · 09-04-2004, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidLight

My turn signal is loose, what part number do i need to order?

YOU PROBABLY NEED A NEW TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. MOST ALL OF THE VENDORS HERE , OR THE G.M. DEALERSHIP WILL HAVE THEM. THE FIRST THING I WOULD DO IS PULL OFF YOUR STEERING WHEEL, & CONFIRM IT'S CRACKED.

JOHN

jay6891 · 09-04-2004, 02:16 PM

Mine was loose because of the "capture" nut to the screw that holds the turn signal arm had broken out of it plastic holder. By just looking at it, it looks like you would have to replace the column wiring harness to get that piece. I just put some super glue in the hole and tighten the screw up as much as possible. Hasn't loosened up yet going on 2 years.

PanelDeland · 09-04-2004, 04:24 PM

I had the same problem.It was fairly easy to fix.I replaced the switch and was dreading it because everyone said it was a pain in the A$$.I think it took about 30 min or so.I have a standard column and just carefully bent the tabs out of the way on the wire cover.They make the switch assembly with the wires crimped but not installed in the connector so you can fish them thru easily.Then you put the wires with ends into the connector and plug it in.You will need a steering wheel puller.Other than that I think I used a 1/2 in.socket set ,a pair of needle nose pliers and blade and phillips screwdrivers.
The difference it made in the way the turn signals feel and operate was well worth the effort.I think I got the switch from Tim Christian and paid about $35.00 or so.

**Tim Christian** · 09-04-2004, 10:30 PM

They make just the part your lever screws to for $7.00 you don't have to replace the whole switch.

71-longbed · 09-05-2004, 03:06 PM

im looking for some pics on how to replace the turn signal switch

travisfraughton · 02-25-2014, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

They make just the part your lever screws to for $7.00 you don't have to replace the whole switch.

do you have a source? I would love to find a way to get just the nut instead of having to replace the entire switch. The nut on mine is stripped out and I need to replace that... would love to avoid swapping out the switch if possible.

slikside · 02-26-2014, 02:02 AM

When mine was loose, it was because the screw holding the lever to the switch had stripped out the hole it goes into. No nut on mine. My solution was just to use a slightly larger sheet metal type screw. It cut its own threads, and tightened up nicely. That was about 5 years ago....still going strong.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-26-2014, 12:19 PM

The Turn Signal Switch Cam that Tim mentioned is available from most vendors. Here is one PN from Classic Parts of America: 53-611 @ 6.95 ea.

www.classicparts.com

Jim

travisfraughton · 03-05-2014, 03:10 PM

the screw doesn't attach to the cancel cam , it goes to a nut behind it. Mine was stripped out so I got it fixed with some JB weld epoxy in the nut, on the screw, and on the back of the turn signal lever and the front of the cancel cam. So far it has stayed tight, hopefully will last a while this way.

bollybib · 03-05-2014, 03:53 PM

Epoxy solved this problem for me also. Going on three years and it's still solid.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=170

09-04-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
LiquidLight Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Luray, Virginia Posts: 17	Loose turn signal lever My turn signal is loose, what part number do i need to order?

09-04-2004, 02:16 PM	#4
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Mine was loose because of the "capture" nut to the screw that holds the turn signal arm had broken out of it plastic holder. By just looking at it, it looks like you would have to replace the column wiring harness to get that piece. I just put some super glue in the hole and tighten the screw up as much as possible. Hasn't loosened up yet going on 2 years. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

09-04-2004, 04:24 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I had the same problem.It was fairly easy to fix.I replaced the switch and was dreading it because everyone said it was a pain in the A$$.I think it took about 30 min or so.I have a standard column and just carefully bent the tabs out of the way on the wire cover.They make the switch assembly with the wires crimped but not installed in the connector so you can fish them thru easily.Then you put the wires with ends into the connector and plug it in.You will need a steering wheel puller.Other than that I think I used a 1/2 in.socket set ,a pair of needle nose pliers and blade and phillips screwdrivers. The difference it made in the way the turn signals feel and operate was well worth the effort.I think I got the switch from Tim Christian and paid about $35.00 or so. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-05-2004, 03:06 PM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	im looking for some pics on how to replace the turn signal switch __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

02-26-2014, 02:02 AM	#9
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,162	Re: Loose turn signal lever When mine was loose, it was because the screw holding the lever to the switch had stripped out the hole it goes into. No nut on mine. My solution was just to use a slightly larger sheet metal type screw. It cut its own threads, and tightened up nicely. That was about 5 years ago....still going strong. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

09-04-2004, 11:46 AM	#2
LiquidLight Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Luray, Virginia Posts: 17	Duh..oops its a 1967 c10 without tilt steering

09-04-2004, 10:30 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	They make just the part your lever screws to for $7.00 you don't have to replace the whole switch.

02-26-2014, 12:19 PM	#10
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Loose turn signal lever The Turn Signal Switch Cam that Tim mentioned is available from most vendors. Here is one PN from Classic Parts of America: 53-611 @ 6.95 ea. www.classicparts.com Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-05-2014, 03:10 PM	#11
travisfraughton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: provo, ut Posts: 69	Re: Loose turn signal lever the screw doesn't attach to the cancel cam , it goes to a nut behind it. Mine was stripped out so I got it fixed with some JB weld epoxy in the nut, on the screw, and on the back of the turn signal lever and the front of the cancel cam. So far it has stayed tight, hopefully will last a while this way. __________________ 1970 lwb hugger orange. 454 duel fuel cng and gasoline. 1990 Ford F-250 Lariat 2008 Mazda3

03-05-2014, 03:53 PM	#12
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Loose turn signal lever Epoxy solved this problem for me also. Going on three years and it's still solid. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=170 __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911



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