tilt column rebuilding - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**michael bustamante** · 02-23-2014, 05:48 PM

I have a tilt colum thatt came from a floor shift so no shifter on the colunn. But I need to take off the turn signal switch housing and possably replace some loose bearings. Can someone send me a link to show how to tear these down properly.

**bigmac73** · 02-23-2014, 06:12 PM

i would send a PM to Kevsclassics on here, he rebuilds and refurbishes columns, and does an outstanding Job , I am sure he would help you out

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-23-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

i would send a pm to kevsclassics on here, he rebuilds and refurbishes columns, and does an outstanding job , i am sure he would help you out

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SS Tim · 02-23-2014, 06:26 PM

The factory service manuals have a great deal of information on the columns.

**michael bustamante** · 02-23-2014, 11:08 PM

I got a 70 factory manual. Ill look it up thanks.
Ok and im gonna look up kevsclassics now

**jaros44sr** · 02-24-2014, 03:07 PM

X2; on the sevice manual, excellant exploded view....just a couple tools youll have to build to get it apart. Did mine awhile ago, and just a couple peices need to have proper orientation to go back together, but mine was not a floor shift.....if you can post up pics, always helps to see what your into...

**mr48chev** · 02-24-2014, 03:18 PM

If you want to do it yourself, one more vote for the "factory" service manual for the model of vehicle that the tilt came out of. Normally the tech writers who write those do not assume that the person in the shop following the instructions ever worked any component of the vehicle before and write instructions step by step accordingly.

It might not hurt to get the digital camera out and take photos as you go taking it apart. They don't cost anything and my just solve that question of does this go this way or does it go that way.

**michael bustamante** · 02-24-2014, 04:58 PM

Definatly ill be taking pics during teardown. Its time consuming but a lifesaver.

02-23-2014, 05:48 PM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	tilt column rebuilding I have a tilt colum thatt came from a floor shift so no shifter on the colunn. But I need to take off the turn signal switch housing and possably replace some loose bearings. Can someone send me a link to show how to tear these down properly. __________________ 1967custom

02-23-2014, 06:12 PM	#2
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: tilt column rebuilding i would send a PM to Kevsclassics on here, he rebuilds and refurbishes columns, and does an outstanding Job , I am sure he would help you out __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

02-23-2014, 06:26 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: tilt column rebuilding The factory service manuals have a great deal of information on the columns. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-23-2014, 11:08 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: tilt column rebuilding I got a 70 factory manual. Ill look it up thanks. Ok and im gonna look up kevsclassics now __________________ 1967custom

02-24-2014, 03:07 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: tilt column rebuilding X2; on the sevice manual, excellant exploded view....just a couple tools youll have to build to get it apart. Did mine awhile ago, and just a couple peices need to have proper orientation to go back together, but mine was not a floor shift.....if you can post up pics, always helps to see what your into... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-24-2014, 03:18 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: tilt column rebuilding If you want to do it yourself, one more vote for the "factory" service manual for the model of vehicle that the tilt came out of. Normally the tech writers who write those do not assume that the person in the shop following the instructions ever worked any component of the vehicle before and write instructions step by step accordingly. It might not hurt to get the digital camera out and take photos as you go taking it apart. They don't cost anything and my just solve that question of does this go this way or does it go that way. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-24-2014, 04:58 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: tilt column rebuilding Definatly ill be taking pics during teardown. Its time consuming but a lifesaver. __________________ 1967custom



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