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Dean · 01-12-2004, 02:30 PM

Anyone have a pic of their tilt shift indicator. I'd like to make sure I installed mine correctly.

On another note....so many of these truck reproduction parts are frustrating. Anyone notice that the new tilt shift lens has a different pattern on it? It has D 2 1 while the original has D L2 L1. Another new part I threw in the corner. I guess I'm to brainwashed by the Corvettes I've worked on.

cwilli84 · 01-12-2004, 04:00 PM

I'm gonna watch this one too, because I tried to replace the indicator ( pointer arm) and it was stuck somewhere on the bottom lip that keeps it up close to the lense and ended up fracturing it off back to where I started with the previous . Maybe I was putting it in wrong or it needed some trimming somewhere. I don't know but hopefully somebody will.

REDNEKID · 01-12-2004, 05:22 PM

I will get a pic of mine tonight!

imdarren · 01-12-2004, 05:38 PM

When I bought my tilt column I was told not to even bother putting on the indicator because all the new aftermarket ones just break off after a few days.

Darren

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-12-2004, 09:49 PM

I don't think this is a tilt but it's the best I could find it's a very nice dash at any rate..

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-12-2004, 10:07 PM

I don't have a picture of the indicator as it will be difficult to show the detail that you need to install it correctly. I will try describe the installation.

Start with the tilt all the way down. Make sure that the indicator will slide freely in the indicator guide.

Assemble the indicator to the indicator housing. It clips onto the guide rail and the red line rests on the housing. The housing is "trapped" between the upper and lower arm of the indicator.
(The lower arm has two tangs that the guide sets into).

Install the indicator dial.

Holding the assembly together, carefully feed the indicator into the indicator guide in the shift housing. You have to hold the assembly close to the housing and just wiggle it in place. Don't force it. Once the indicator housing is in place you can install the two hold down screws.

Good luck!

Jim

Longhorn Man · 01-13-2004, 02:43 AM

The old ones break too. I just stopped trying.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-13-2004, 10:10 PM

Here is a pic of the pointer as installed.

Jim

cwilli84 · 01-14-2004, 09:21 AM

That's exactly how mine was put in, but the bottom tab that keeps it pulled up to the lense got jammed in its slot and broke off.

01-12-2004, 02:30 PM	#1
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Pic of tilt shift indicator Anyone have a pic of their tilt shift indicator. I'd like to make sure I installed mine correctly. On another note....so many of these truck reproduction parts are frustrating. Anyone notice that the new tilt shift lens has a different pattern on it? It has D 2 1 while the original has D L2 L1. Another new part I threw in the corner. I guess I'm to brainwashed by the Corvettes I've worked on.

01-12-2004, 04:00 PM	#2
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	I'm gonna watch this one too, because I tried to replace the indicator ( pointer arm) and it was stuck somewhere on the bottom lip that keeps it up close to the lense and ended up fracturing it off back to where I started with the previous . Maybe I was putting it in wrong or it needed some trimming somewhere. I don't know but hopefully somebody will. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

01-12-2004, 05:22 PM	#3
REDNEKID Who said that? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TX. Posts: 106	I will get a pic of mine tonight! __________________ Founder 4-Wheel Discs Club!

01-12-2004, 05:38 PM	#4
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	When I bought my tilt column I was told not to even bother putting on the indicator because all the new aftermarket ones just break off after a few days. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-12-2004, 09:49 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I don't think this is a tilt but it's the best I could find it's a very nice dash at any rate.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-12-2004, 10:07 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I don't have a picture of the indicator as it will be difficult to show the detail that you need to install it correctly. I will try describe the installation. Start with the tilt all the way down. Make sure that the indicator will slide freely in the indicator guide. Assemble the indicator to the indicator housing. It clips onto the guide rail and the red line rests on the housing. The housing is "trapped" between the upper and lower arm of the indicator. (The lower arm has two tangs that the guide sets into). Install the indicator dial. Holding the assembly together, carefully feed the indicator into the indicator guide in the shift housing. You have to hold the assembly close to the housing and just wiggle it in place. Don't force it. Once the indicator housing is in place you can install the two hold down screws. Good luck! Jim

01-13-2004, 02:43 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The old ones break too. I just stopped trying.

01-13-2004, 10:10 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is a pic of the pointer as installed. Jim Attached Images

01-14-2004, 09:21 AM	#9
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	That's exactly how mine was put in, but the bottom tab that keeps it pulled up to the lense got jammed in its slot and broke off. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD



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