steering column install

[30 a truck]

I installed my column today. I have the plate on the bottom mounted. I have not put the "U" shaped bracket & rubber on yet. My question is, is this all that holds the column in place? Mine still moves up & down. It is not held tight against the "tooth". What am I missing? I thought the bottom plate held it in place. Am I wrong?


Thanks, Lynn

[9teen69]

You need to mount the U-shaped bracket on the left first.

[chiefcfd]

The u-shaped clamp holds the column. Also there is a clamp on the column under the hood. The plate you have mounted only holds the gasket in place.

[30 a truck]

Thanks guys. I do not have the "U" shaped piece on the left. Where does it mount?

[9teen69]

Originally Posted by 30 a truck

Thanks guys. I do not have the "U" shaped piece on the left. Where does it mount?

It mounts before the flat plate, sorry don't a picture.

Not sure if you have all pieces for the engine side but here is a picture of how the column mounts on the engine bay firewall.

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665662

[chiefcfd]

It attaches to the brake pedal assembly under the dash.

[30 a truck]

Thanks for the help!!!! I have everything under the hood.
Can't find the "U" bracket anywhere. Can't figure out where it goes either. Could make one if I knew where it goes. Hate to remove the column, might have to. Anyone got a picture of this area???

Lynn

[Lancialonnie]

On the Brothers trucks website they have a rubber steering column seal and a foam seal listed. My 72 has the rubber seal but no evidence of a foam seal. Did the 72 have a foam seal? Does the foam seal go inside against the firewall? Any pics of one installed?

With all the rain finally in Nor Cal I am finding all kinds of leaks to fix when I'd rather be working on other stuff!

Thanks!

[9teen69]

As Chiefcfd said there are two nut plates on the brake assy.

[chiefcfd]

I can get you a picture tomorrow if no one has it for you. I guess I was too late. It goes underneath the column an mounts to the 2 holes where the arrows are.

[chiefcfd]

Originally Posted by Lancialonnie

On the Brothers trucks website they have a rubber steering column seal and a foam seal listed. My 72 has the rubber seal but no evidence of a foam seal. Did the 72 have a foam seal? Does the foam seal go inside against the firewall? Any pics of one installed?

With all the rain finally in Nor Cal I am finding all kinds of leaks to fix when I'd rather be working on other stuff!

Thanks!

I have seen those foam seals listed too but have never seen one on a truck. My '72 didn't have one. It had the rubber seal only.

[30 a truck]

Thanks Guys. I got it now. I will make "U" piece tomorrow.

[87Skier]

Here is a picture of mine.