Question On Tilt Steering Column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

11555wally · 07-28-2015, 08:07 AM

I would like some help on a tilt wheel steering column I just bought. Attached are pics of the column where I think the neutral safety/back up light switch goes. I was wondering how the switch attaches. Some pics I see show what I have and others show the switch being held on by a couple of screws. Am I missing something. I can't look at my existing column because it is in the body shop right now. My truck is a 86 C10 and this column is supposedly off from an 86. Want to make sure what I have will work be for I send the column for rebuilding. Thanks as always

motornut · 07-28-2015, 09:44 AM

from my 88 is part of the firewall mount there?

Titomars · 07-28-2015, 09:57 AM

There are two spring clips that go where the N/S switch goes. The clips snap into place and the N/S switch screws to them. You will have to use the ones from your non tilt column for your new column.

11555wally · 07-28-2015, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the pics and the info. Titomars, would you say that is correct for a 86 column? It will all be clearer I'm sure when I pull out the existing column. Thank you

**1774btcrew** · 07-28-2015, 10:27 PM

Your 86 will not use spring type clips and screws. The neutral safety switch snaps in. You can use the one off your existing column

Titomars · 07-28-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 11555wally

Thanks for the pics and the info. Titomars, would you say that is correct for a 86 column? It will all be clearer I'm sure when I pull out the existing column. Thank you

No I am not sure. Once we pass 1981 it goes into a grey area for me.

**1774btcrew** · 07-29-2015, 12:30 AM

Please read my above post. I rebuild A LOT of tilt columns so I am sure it is correct!

11555wally · 07-29-2015, 07:27 AM

I'm sure you are correct. I got into my 1986 Shop Manual and found a drawing in the back of the Chassis Electrical section that shows just the 2 holes on the side where it might snap in. Thanks a lot for the info.

07-28-2015, 08:07 AM	#1
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	Question On Tilt Steering Column I would like some help on a tilt wheel steering column I just bought. Attached are pics of the column where I think the neutral safety/back up light switch goes. I was wondering how the switch attaches. Some pics I see show what I have and others show the switch being held on by a couple of screws. Am I missing something. I can't look at my existing column because it is in the body shop right now. My truck is a 86 C10 and this column is supposedly off from an 86. Want to make sure what I have will work be for I send the column for rebuilding. Thanks as always Attached Images

07-28-2015, 09:44 AM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column from my 88 is part of the firewall mount there? Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-28-2015, 09:57 AM	#3
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column There are two spring clips that go where the N/S switch goes. The clips snap into place and the N/S switch screws to them. You will have to use the ones from your non tilt column for your new column. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

07-28-2015, 10:13 AM	#4
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column Thanks for the pics and the info. Titomars, would you say that is correct for a 86 column? It will all be clearer I'm sure when I pull out the existing column. Thank you

07-28-2015, 10:27 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column Your 86 will not use spring type clips and screws. The neutral safety switch snaps in. You can use the one off your existing column __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

07-29-2015, 12:30 AM	#7
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column Please read my above post. I rebuild A LOT of tilt columns so I am sure it is correct! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

07-29-2015, 07:27 AM	#8
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	Re: Question On Tilt Steering Column I'm sure you are correct. I got into my 1986 Shop Manual and found a drawing in the back of the Chassis Electrical section that shows just the 2 holes on the side where it might snap in. Thanks a lot for the info.



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