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into69z · 10-20-2011, 03:15 PM

I have a tilt column from a 71 or 72 blazer that I am taking a part to lube and paint. As you can see by the pictures, I have got almost everything a part except for the removal of the column tube and the bases that enclose the turn signal stuff and tilt mechanism. I can't find a diagram to proceed with-I don't see anything else I can unscrew to get it a part. Need your help on how to finish this project. How does it come a part? I did find a phillip screw in the hole where the shift lever goes-took it out and nothing. i didn't start banging on it yet 'cause I would still like to use it!

**FirstOwner69** · 10-20-2011, 03:35 PM

Here are a couple links to previous threads.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157328

Biggest problems I had were removing the "cover" as it's called in the diagram and the shift tube.

**john** · 10-20-2011, 03:49 PM

That top cover piece is just a tap press fit on the housing. Just use something soft like a wood scrap in one of the holes and it should come off with one whack. If you are going to disassemble the whole column the pics posted by firstowner69 will help.

into69z · 10-20-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

That top cover piece is just a tap press fit on the housing. Just use something soft like a wood scrap in one of the holes and it should come off with one whack. If you are going to disassemble the whole column the pics posted by firstowner69 will help.

Thanks Guys-I didn't find it the first time around-got it all a part and cleaned up. need to paint next. What is a good grease to assemble with? is white lithium too light or should I use wheel bearing grease?

and I almost forgot is the original color semi-gloss black or something different? Thanks for all your help everyone.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-20-2011, 07:47 PM

I used wheel bearing grease... but not a lot. I'm not sure what the gloss level of paint is original. I did one with satin and one with semi-gloss. Both look good to me.

**KevsClassics** · 10-20-2011, 09:25 PM

GM did them semi gloss black.

hugger6933 · 10-20-2011, 10:24 PM

I went around the part wher it is pressed on and took a pick and scraped the gunk away. there is a couple of little square slots you can put in a small screw driver and loosen the top up. I have used John Deere Blitz Black on a couple of columns and it looked good.

10-20-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	need help with a tilt teardown question-pics I have a tilt column from a 71 or 72 blazer that I am taking a part to lube and paint. As you can see by the pictures, I have got almost everything a part except for the removal of the column tube and the bases that enclose the turn signal stuff and tilt mechanism. I can't find a diagram to proceed with-I don't see anything else I can unscrew to get it a part. Need your help on how to finish this project. How does it come a part? I did find a phillip screw in the hole where the shift lever goes-took it out and nothing. i didn't start banging on it yet 'cause I would still like to use it! Attached Images __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

10-20-2011, 03:35 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: need help with a tilt teardown question-pics Here are a couple links to previous threads. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329008 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157328 Biggest problems I had were removing the "cover" as it's called in the diagram and the shift tube.

10-20-2011, 03:49 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: need help with a tilt teardown question-pics That top cover piece is just a tap press fit on the housing. Just use something soft like a wood scrap in one of the holes and it should come off with one whack. If you are going to disassemble the whole column the pics posted by firstowner69 will help. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 10-20-2011 at 03:55 PM.

10-20-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: need help with a tilt teardown question-pics I used wheel bearing grease... but not a lot. I'm not sure what the gloss level of paint is original. I did one with satin and one with semi-gloss. Both look good to me.

10-20-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: need help with a tilt teardown question-pics GM did them semi gloss black. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

10-20-2011, 10:24 PM	#7
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: need help with a tilt teardown question-pics I went around the part wher it is pressed on and took a pick and scraped the gunk away. there is a couple of little square slots you can put in a small screw driver and loosen the top up. I have used John Deere Blitz Black on a couple of columns and it looked good.



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