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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering Column/turn switch [message #140828 is a reply to message #140781] |
Wed, 24 August 2011 19:58   |
bukzin
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What about removing the components in the steering column?
I think my turn switch has failed and needs replacement.
(how would I confirm that? have multi-meter)
Are special tools needed to get down to the turn switch?
What else might I replace/rebuild while I'm in there?
Thanks guys!
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering Column/turn switch [message #140831 is a reply to message #140828] |
Wed, 24 August 2011 20:10 |
John Sharpe
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...Are special tools needed to get down to the turn switch?....
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YES. Steering wheel puller & lock plate compressor. Both can be loaned from Auto Zone and probably O'Reilly's & others. There are precautions to take so that you don't damage the column. DON'T over tighten the lock plate compressor or you will wish you didn't.
John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering Column [message #140840 is a reply to message #140780] |
Wed, 24 August 2011 21:16 |
C Boyd
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| CHUCK DONNELLY wrote on Wed, 24 August 2011 10:45 |
I need to get a new key made for my 76 Crestmont 23 footer. Any one know what parts bin the steering column came from?
Chuck
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Chuck: welcome to the net. I have a 76 crestmont 23 also, here are some pics.
http://tinyurl.com/3xcs8j
while you are there you might want to click on home and then register and start posting some pics. Is yours a rear bath or side bath?
On the steering column it is GMC only from the knuckle down, it is longer. You can graft a 85 Caddy tilt & telescopic from the knuckle up. This puts the dimmer, elec wiper/ washer switch for Ken H conversion, late model cruise from a 90s pu, flash to pass from a 91 jeep cherokee, and cornering lights.
On a new switch for your column I use a SW326 from Auto Zone $19.99. It has the extra wire for cornering lights if you want to use it, or not. It is sane switch that sells for $39.99 without the cornering light option.
my name is Chuck also.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering Column [message #140874 is a reply to message #140780] |
Thu, 25 August 2011 08:45 |
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Matt Colie
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| CHUCK DONNELLY wrote on Wed, 24 August 2011 10:45 |
I need to get a new key made for my 76 Crestmont 23 footer. Any one know what parts bin the steering column came from?
Chuck
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Chuck,
Your profile is relatively devoid of information. If you are in striking range of Goshen, you should try to get to meet Joe Ekl. He is a locksmith and brings along tools to cut new keys by number.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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