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72gord · 05-14-2005, 03:21 PM

I found a van tilt in a local yard, needs rebuilt though (flops sideways a little) it needs paint and levers are pitted. My question is what is it worth and how big a job is it to fix the flop problem? Bearing in there or what needs replaced?
Thanks, Gord

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-14-2005, 08:41 PM

If it "flops" around the problem could be in the racks and parts to repair it might not be available. Without seeing it to really know what is wrong with it I would assume the worst because I have not seen a tilt that "flops". It is only worth whatever good parts are on it. I would not pay over $20 for it.

Jim

toddsdaler · 05-15-2005, 02:13 AM

easy fix... you do need to get into it... there are 4 bolts that hold a collar down and with all the action that the wheel see's in its life, they get loose... get a break down picture of the tilt column and take it apart and take those 4 screws/bolts out and put some lock-tight on em... they are great columns...

72gord · 05-15-2005, 08:07 AM

Thanks guys, it seems loose on one side, the side toward the door. I was thinking the same Jim, I thought if I could get it for $20 I would take a chance on it. Todd...where would I get a break down picture? dealer? Thanks, Gord

71swb4x4 · 05-15-2005, 10:00 AM

The service manual has a picture of the tilts broken down. If you don't have one get one, very helpful. Not a cure all, but it helps on a lot of things.

86swb · 05-15-2005, 06:09 PM

As cheap as possible. Like JimKshortstep4X4 said " not over $20.00 in that condition". My 2 cents anyway.

toddsdaler · 05-18-2005, 02:07 AM

gord, yes as 71swb4b4 said any one of the chevrolet truck 67-72 service manuals have the break down piece by piece of all the columns including the tilt... its like rebuilding a carburetor... just lay it out and pay attention because there are springs in them... its fun... then you can paint the parts before reasembly... todd

72gord · 05-19-2005, 08:30 AM

Got a good picture and info from Jim, Thanks again Jim, just been too busy to get back to the yard and see what he will take for it. Thanks for all the input guys, if I get it bought I'm sure I'll have more questions for you!!

05-14-2005, 03:21 PM	#1
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Van tilt value?? I found a van tilt in a local yard, needs rebuilt though (flops sideways a little) it needs paint and levers are pitted. My question is what is it worth and how big a job is it to fix the flop problem? Bearing in there or what needs replaced? Thanks, Gord

05-15-2005, 10:00 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	The service manual has a picture of the tilts broken down. If you don't have one get one, very helpful. Not a cure all, but it helps on a lot of things. __________________ 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.

05-15-2005, 06:09 PM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	As cheap as possible. Like JimKshortstep4X4 said " not over $20.00 in that condition". My 2 cents anyway. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-14-2005, 08:41 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	If it "flops" around the problem could be in the racks and parts to repair it might not be available. Without seeing it to really know what is wrong with it I would assume the worst because I have not seen a tilt that "flops". It is only worth whatever good parts are on it. I would not pay over $20 for it. Jim

05-15-2005, 02:13 AM	#3
toddsdaler Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: scottsdale arizona Posts: 21	easy fix... you do need to get into it... there are 4 bolts that hold a collar down and with all the action that the wheel see's in its life, they get loose... get a break down picture of the tilt column and take it apart and take those 4 screws/bolts out and put some lock-tight on em... they are great columns...

05-15-2005, 08:07 AM	#4
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Thanks guys, it seems loose on one side, the side toward the door. I was thinking the same Jim, I thought if I could get it for $20 I would take a chance on it. Todd...where would I get a break down picture? dealer? Thanks, Gord

05-18-2005, 02:07 AM	#7
toddsdaler Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: scottsdale arizona Posts: 21	gord, yes as 71swb4b4 said any one of the chevrolet truck 67-72 service manuals have the break down piece by piece of all the columns including the tilt... its like rebuilding a carburetor... just lay it out and pay attention because there are springs in them... its fun... then you can paint the parts before reasembly... todd

05-19-2005, 08:30 AM	#8
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Got a good picture and info from Jim, Thanks again Jim, just been too busy to get back to the yard and see what he will take for it. Thanks for all the input guys, if I get it bought I'm sure I'll have more questions for you!!



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