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Rons71 · 04-12-2003, 07:11 PM

I just put a different steering wheel on and I've noticed when I pull the wheel towards me, I have about 3/8 to 1/2 inch movement. I never paid any attention to this before because I've never pulled on the wheel. Is this normal? Is there a way to stop this(other than don't do it)?

67cst · 04-12-2003, 07:25 PM

there should be a bracket that has a couple bolts to the firewall and it is shaped to the contour of your columb, with a clamp going around it, that is all i can think of....

BUXMAN66 · 04-12-2003, 07:32 PM

also, double check the rag joint down at the steering gear.

72K10 · 04-12-2003, 07:34 PM

Rag joint will cause about that much give when the steering wheel's not torqued down. I suggest removing the horn cap and tightening down the steering wheel nut. Shouldn't have much give after that.

Rons71 · 04-12-2003, 07:45 PM

I machined about that much of the back of the wheel so I could I could use my old horn ring. Should that matter or should I try to shim it to pull the play out? The new wheel had a tapered collar that was removed to flatten it out.

04-12-2003, 07:11 PM	#1
Rons71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 21	steering column movement I just put a different steering wheel on and I've noticed when I pull the wheel towards me, I have about 3/8 to 1/2 inch movement. I never paid any attention to this before because I've never pulled on the wheel. Is this normal? Is there a way to stop this(other than don't do it)?

04-12-2003, 07:25 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	there should be a bracket that has a couple bolts to the firewall and it is shaped to the contour of your columb, with a clamp going around it, that is all i can think of.... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-12-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	also, double check the rag joint down at the steering gear. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

04-12-2003, 07:34 PM	#4
72K10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New York Posts: 288	Rag joint will cause about that much give when the steering wheel's not torqued down. I suggest removing the horn cap and tightening down the steering wheel nut. Shouldn't have much give after that. __________________ RLTW 70C10 72K10 72K10 Cheyenne 72C10 Cheyenne Super

04-12-2003, 07:45 PM	#5
Rons71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 21	I machined about that much of the back of the wheel so I could I could use my old horn ring. Should that matter or should I try to shim it to pull the play out? The new wheel had a tapered collar that was removed to flatten it out.



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