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**65truckowner** · 03-28-2015, 05:17 PM

I have a quick question about my 66 auto column. I installed the steering wheel and tightened it up and it rubs the piece behind it. When I turn the wheel back and forth the shifter and moves with the wheel like something is loose. Does this make sense? Can I tighten something or is this just the norm?

**aerotruk63** · 03-28-2015, 06:06 PM

The column has some attaching screws under the dash to adjust the tube back and forth, maybe this would help.

Norm

**65truckowner** · 03-29-2015, 09:12 AM

They are tight. Thanks for the idea.

vince1 · 03-29-2015, 01:35 PM

I think ideally you would take it all apart and reassemble it, which is not that big a job. You might find some worn out parts. There are some adjustments that can be made with the slotted retainer, clamp and spring at the bottom of the column.

Lowl!f3 · 04-05-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 65truckowner

I have a quick question about my 66 auto column. I installed the steering wheel and tightened it up and it rubs the piece behind it. When I turn the wheel back and forth the shifter and moves with the wheel like something is loose. Does this make sense? Can I tighten something or is this just the norm?

May I ask how much you paid for it and how you went about finding it?

**65truckowner** · 04-06-2015, 07:52 AM

I found it at a swap meet and I payed 50 dollars for it.

03-28-2015, 05:17 PM	#1
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,304	1966 steering column I have a quick question about my 66 auto column. I installed the steering wheel and tightened it up and it rubs the piece behind it. When I turn the wheel back and forth the shifter and moves with the wheel like something is loose. Does this make sense? Can I tighten something or is this just the norm? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

03-28-2015, 06:06 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: 1966 steering column The column has some attaching screws under the dash to adjust the tube back and forth, maybe this would help. Norm __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-29-2015, 09:12 AM	#3
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,304	Re: 1966 steering column They are tight. Thanks for the idea. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

03-29-2015, 01:35 PM	#4
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: 1966 steering column I think ideally you would take it all apart and reassemble it, which is not that big a job. You might find some worn out parts. There are some adjustments that can be made with the slotted retainer, clamp and spring at the bottom of the column.

04-06-2015, 07:52 AM	#6
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,304	Re: 1966 steering column I found it at a swap meet and I payed 50 dollars for it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705



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