Tilt column problems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brave71 · 03-06-2014, 04:03 PM

The tilt column I got with the truck I bought was not installed yet.It looks like it's rebuilt and very good shape.I notice it does not have a tang that sticks up to make the back up switch work? There is a slot there but no tang, the blow up diagram in my service manual doesn't show a back up switch on the column.any one have ideas? Thanks so much with your help with my problems,this web site is great!

**john** · 03-06-2014, 06:35 PM

If you have a converted van column, they use a different switch than the truck they fit into a slot rather than over a tang.

**uncle** · 03-06-2014, 08:03 PM

How long is shaft coming out bottom of column. That's a give away also.

Brave71 · 03-06-2014, 08:03 PM

Thanks .. Any idea where I could get a back up switch for van column?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-06-2014, 08:18 PM

Most van columns have the switch in the wrong location. The switch needs to be in the truck switch location which is about 8" from the lower end of the
column.

You may want to check the location of the switch on your tilt.

Jim

71swb4x4 · 03-06-2014, 08:38 PM

Post some pictures of your column on here, we can tell you exactly what you have.

**michael bustamante** · 03-07-2014, 12:46 AM

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03-06-2014, 04:03 PM	#1
Brave71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 304	Tilt column problems The tilt column I got with the truck I bought was not installed yet.It looks like it's rebuilt and very good shape.I notice it does not have a tang that sticks up to make the back up switch work? There is a slot there but no tang, the blow up diagram in my service manual doesn't show a back up switch on the column.any one have ideas? Thanks so much with your help with my problems,this web site is great!

03-06-2014, 06:35 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Tilt column problems If you have a converted van column, they use a different switch than the truck they fit into a slot rather than over a tang. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-06-2014, 08:03 PM	#3
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Tilt column problems How long is shaft coming out bottom of column. That's a give away also.

03-06-2014, 08:03 PM	#4
Brave71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 304	Re: Tilt column problems Thanks .. Any idea where I could get a back up switch for van column?

03-06-2014, 08:18 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Tilt column problems Most van columns have the switch in the wrong location. The switch needs to be in the truck switch location which is about 8" from the lower end of the column. You may want to check the location of the switch on your tilt. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-06-2014, 08:38 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Tilt column problems Post some pictures of your column on here, we can tell you exactly what you have. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2014, 12:46 AM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Tilt column problems Scribed __________________ 1967custom



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