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69moneypit · 09-30-2016, 03:53 PM

My steering column moves side to side . All bolts are tight . I'm missing the bracket that mounts under the column by the cluster ( it will be here Monday ). But I've noticed fluid on the column under the hood . Just wondering if bracket will solve problem .

69moneypit · 09-30-2016, 03:58 PM

Missing part

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2016, 04:33 PM

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The pedal stop bracket will not make a difference on how tight the column is. It's hard to tell for sure from the underhood picture, but I think you are missing the bracket and clamp that hold the column to the engine side of the firewall.

I flipped your two pictures over, and the third picture is the brackets and clamps that hold the column in place. The bracket and clamp in "View A" are the ones on the outside of the firewall.

The fluid you see is where someone has lubed the inside of the column at some point in time. There is nothing in the column itself that can leak fluid.

LockDoc

djeCST · 09-30-2016, 05:03 PM

I think Leon nailed it. Here's the bracket you seem to be missing, I just happened to have it out of my truck:

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by djeCST

I think Leon nailed it. Here's the bracket you seem to be missing, I just happened to have it out of my truck:

Thanks, I couldn't find the picture of just the bracket and clamp on my computer....

LockDoc

69moneypit · 09-30-2016, 05:15 PM

Thanks , that's exactly what I'm missing . Trying to fix issues from previous owner . Is truck safe to drive without it ? I know I can have one in couple days .

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 69moneypit

Thanks , that's exactly what I'm missing . Trying to fix issues from previous owner . Is truck safe to drive without it ? I know I can have one in couple days .

I don't think I would drive it. At least not very far. If you hit something hard with one of the tires it may bend something.

LockDoc

djeCST · 09-30-2016, 05:36 PM

X2. Be safe.....

69moneypit · 09-30-2016, 06:32 PM

Back to the garage with it . I'll have it fixed before I leave for Cruise the Coast . Thanks

09-30-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Loose steering column My steering column moves side to side . All bolts are tight . I'm missing the bracket that mounts under the column by the cluster ( it will be here Monday ). But I've noticed fluid on the column under the hood . Just wondering if bracket will solve problem . Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

09-30-2016, 03:58 PM	#2
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Loose steering column Missing part Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

09-30-2016, 04:33 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Loose steering column - The pedal stop bracket will not make a difference on how tight the column is. It's hard to tell for sure from the underhood picture, but I think you are missing the bracket and clamp that hold the column to the engine side of the firewall. I flipped your two pictures over, and the third picture is the brackets and clamps that hold the column in place. The bracket and clamp in "View A" are the ones on the outside of the firewall. The fluid you see is where someone has lubed the inside of the column at some point in time. There is nothing in the column itself that can leak fluid. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-30-2016, 05:03 PM	#4
djeCST Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 68	Re: Loose steering column I think Leon nailed it. Here's the bracket you seem to be missing, I just happened to have it out of my truck: __________________ Dennis '70 CST/10 '55 Bel Air wagon

09-30-2016, 05:15 PM	#6
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Loose steering column Thanks , that's exactly what I'm missing . Trying to fix issues from previous owner . Is truck safe to drive without it ? I know I can have one in couple days . __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

09-30-2016, 05:36 PM	#8
djeCST Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 68	Re: Loose steering column X2. Be safe..... __________________ Dennis '70 CST/10 '55 Bel Air wagon

09-30-2016, 06:32 PM	#9
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Loose steering column Back to the garage with it . I'll have it fixed before I leave for Cruise the Coast . Thanks __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)



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