Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jerblazer72 · 12-01-2008, 02:34 AM

I am rebuilding a factory tilt column that I purchased locally a few months back. The question that I have is concerning the light for the shift indicator. When I removed the standard column, it had a lignt that ran from the instrument cluster down to the gear indicator on the column. I am not sure but it does not look like that same setup works or applies to the tilt column. Am I correct? Is there a light that runs to the factory tilt column or was there no lighting the gear indicator? Thanks for any answers and pics if you have any.

**fine69** · 12-01-2008, 03:57 AM

It is an actual bulb/socket setup. Witha weird green lense.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-01-2008, 04:16 AM

There should be a separate grey wire that is hooked to the light bulb and routes with the TS harness. The grey wire plugs into the fuse panel at the cluster feed location. With the grey wire plugged into the cluster feed the gear shift light is controlled by the dash light dimmer on the headlight switch.

Here is a picture of the labeled fuse panel for reference.

Jim

petey-pablo · 12-01-2008, 06:47 AM

OK Jerblazer72 this thread should answer your questions complete with pictures I knew if I subscribed I would need it later here ya go.......Heres the link...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307100

72BlckButy · 12-01-2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the information guys, this will be very helpful when I tear into my tilt.

Jerblazer72 · 12-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Fantastic information. Thanks for the link petey-pablo. I bought the column used and it did not have that bulb or socket or wire there. So that leads to the next question, Is that setup available? I noticed in the thread you sent a link to that Classic had provided part numbers for the filter/bulb. Anyone know if they are availble? I typed in the pn and came up with nothing. If they are not available, anyone have suggestions on how to make something work?
Thanks much!

12-01-2008, 02:34 AM	#1
Jerblazer72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kaysville, Utah Posts: 119	Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? I am rebuilding a factory tilt column that I purchased locally a few months back. The question that I have is concerning the light for the shift indicator. When I removed the standard column, it had a lignt that ran from the instrument cluster down to the gear indicator on the column. I am not sure but it does not look like that same setup works or applies to the tilt column. Am I correct? Is there a light that runs to the factory tilt column or was there no lighting the gear indicator? Thanks for any answers and pics if you have any.

12-01-2008, 03:57 AM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? It is an actual bulb/socket setup. Witha weird green lense. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

12-01-2008, 04:16 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? There should be a separate grey wire that is hooked to the light bulb and routes with the TS harness. The grey wire plugs into the fuse panel at the cluster feed location. With the grey wire plugged into the cluster feed the gear shift light is controlled by the dash light dimmer on the headlight switch. Here is a picture of the labeled fuse panel for reference. 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 Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 07-14-2009 at 12:54 PM.

12-01-2008, 06:47 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? OK Jerblazer72 this thread should answer your questions complete with pictures I knew if I subscribed I would need it later here ya go.......Heres the link...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307100 __________________ 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

12-01-2008, 09:20 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? Thanks for the information guys, this will be very helpful when I tear into my tilt. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-01-2008, 10:01 PM	#6
Jerblazer72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kaysville, Utah Posts: 119	Re: Question on rebuilding a tilt column, is there a light for the gear indicator? Fantastic information. Thanks for the link petey-pablo. I bought the column used and it did not have that bulb or socket or wire there. So that leads to the next question, Is that setup available? I noticed in the thread you sent a link to that Classic had provided part numbers for the filter/bulb. Anyone know if they are availble? I typed in the pn and came up with nothing. If they are not available, anyone have suggestions on how to make something work? Thanks much!



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