need help on tilt column

[edin355]

I bought a tilt for my 72 swb from a person named Scott I think several months ago.The plastic part of the back of the signal switch broke inback.I was told I need a special puller to take the tilt apart to take the signal cancellars apart and out of the column.Any help on this would be appreciated.Thanks in advance. Ed

[GruntMoanCough]

Not a puller but, a tool to press the steering lock ring down to remove the clip holding it.

[GruntMoanCough]

Oh yeah, you'll probably need a steering wheel puller first.

[edin355]

Where do I get the tool to get the snap ring out. And is the plastic part that has the wiring the same as a non tilt cloumn? Thanks for the info.

[bobjob]

its real easy...
1.. remove battery cable 2.. remove horn button 3..use puller-remove steering wheel 4..use press to compress spring..5.. remove clip..note no special tool necessary,,as clip is held in place 1/2 on shaft & 1/2 held in place by grove in plate..
..you should NOT.. have to take apart tilt area..
turn signal cam plate is held in place with 3- 4 philips screws..
be sure to unscrew lever first..
reassemble in reverse order..

[KevsClassics]

Now if your column is for a 72 there is no lock plate or retaining clip these are used in 73 up with locking steering wheel. yes wiring is same for tilt or non tilt.

[GruntMoanCough]

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Now if your column is for a 72 there is no lock plate or retaining clip these are used in 73 up with locking steering wheel. yes wiring is same for tilt or non tilt.

Yes, I hadn't rebooted my 'computer' yet................ ,

Originally Posted by edin355

Where do I get the tool to get the snap ring out. And is the plastic part that has the wiring the same as a non tilt cloumn? Thanks for the info.

I don't know who sells them but, I made mine out of a piece of 1 1/4" x 3" O.D. channel with a hole in it.......Not sure if the parts are the same for tilt/non-tilt.