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kcsa75 · 11-17-2010, 02:37 PM

Greetings:

Is there a way to "tighten up" the automatic shift lever on a 72 tilt steering column. Everything works, but it's pretty loosey-goosey when putting the truck into gear.

I'm assuming there are some worn out parts in the column, but I can't find anything on how to make the repair.

Thanks.

MrClean · 11-17-2010, 03:07 PM

I have the same problem!
Hopefully it's an easy fix...

raycow · 11-17-2010, 04:29 PM

Unless you know the problem is inside the column, check out all the linkage joints first. These wear more rapidly because they are exposed to water and dirt. The bushings are still available from the specialty parts vendors.

Ray

11-17-2010, 02:37 PM	#1
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Steering column question Greetings: Is there a way to "tighten up" the automatic shift lever on a 72 tilt steering column. Everything works, but it's pretty loosey-goosey when putting the truck into gear. I'm assuming there are some worn out parts in the column, but I can't find anything on how to make the repair. Thanks.

11-17-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
MrClean I'LL TRY TO FIX IT! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 108	Re: Steering column question I have the same problem! Hopefully it's an easy fix... __________________ -- Jorge -- 1972 Custom/10 LWB 350 My Build

11-17-2010, 04:29 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Steering column question Unless you know the problem is inside the column, check out all the linkage joints first. These wear more rapidly because they are exposed to water and dirt. The bushings are still available from the specialty parts vendors. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.



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