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**ScottH** · 09-21-2004, 05:04 PM

I have a 72 with a 3-on-the-tree. The problem I have (well, this one anyway) is the hole which holds the shifter arm in place is extremely worn, so the pin (larger, wrong one) is loose as is the shifter arm. I was thinking of replacing the section of column (I'll refer to as the cup) on which the shifter arm attaches.

Can anyone give me an idea of what is involved with dis-assembly of the column to replace the cup section?

Any info or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.

68C15 · 09-21-2004, 07:15 PM

never been in one before but if you send me pics I will try to help.
kyle5498@msn.com

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2004, 09:01 PM

It really isn't too tough. The assembly manual says you need some special tools but I haven't had any problems without them.
I can email you the pages of the assembly manual tonight if you would like them. You should get yourself one when you can. They are very nice to have around.

**ScottH** · 09-21-2004, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys....71swb4x4, if you could email me the pages I would greatly appreciate it. Sure sounds like I need to get that manual.

Scott

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2004, 11:41 PM

If the cup is the same on an automatic I have one in very nice shape.
I will go get those pages for you now.

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2004, 11:58 PM

I scanned 2 pages. It won't let me post them. I can email them to you. Email me at shawnstorhaug@hotmail.com and I will reply with the 2 pages.
Shawn

Plain 72 · 09-22-2004, 12:29 AM

The automatic and the standard are different. I tried using a lever from an automatic in my truck, it will work, but it is thinner than the standard shift. Knowing this, I would think the cups are different also. I friend of mine ordered me a new cup for my three on the tree, so new ones must be available.

09-21-2004, 05:04 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Steering column cup replacement I have a 72 with a 3-on-the-tree. The problem I have (well, this one anyway) is the hole which holds the shifter arm in place is extremely worn, so the pin (larger, wrong one) is loose as is the shifter arm. I was thinking of replacing the section of column (I'll refer to as the cup) on which the shifter arm attaches. Can anyone give me an idea of what is involved with dis-assembly of the column to replace the cup section? Any info or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

09-21-2004, 07:15 PM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	never been in one before but if you send me pics I will try to help. kyle5498@msn.com __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-21-2004, 09:01 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	It really isn't too tough. The assembly manual says you need some special tools but I haven't had any problems without them. I can email you the pages of the assembly manual tonight if you would like them. You should get yourself one when you can. They are very nice to have around. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-21-2004, 11:58 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I scanned 2 pages. It won't let me post them. I can email them to you. Email me at shawnstorhaug@hotmail.com and I will reply with the 2 pages. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-22-2004, 12:29 AM	#7
Plain 72 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 18	The automatic and the standard are different. I tried using a lever from an automatic in my truck, it will work, but it is thinner than the standard shift. Knowing this, I would think the cups are different also. I friend of mine ordered me a new cup for my three on the tree, so new ones must be available. __________________ 1972 1/2 ton 4x4 1995 S-10 (Gas Saver) 1998 Caravan (Wife's)

09-21-2004, 09:12 PM	#4
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks guys....71swb4x4, if you could email me the pages I would greatly appreciate it. Sure sounds like I need to get that manual. Scott

09-21-2004, 11:41 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	If the cup is the same on an automatic I have one in very nice shape. I will go get those pages for you now.



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