I have a 57 F 100 that I put a tilt G.M. steering column in. the column hat a shift lever that I removed, this was 2 years ago ,now I have forgotten how every thing for the tilt joint out fits.Does any one know or is there a site where I can go so I can get it back together.

 

I had the same problem a couple years ago. I went and bought another column, took it apart and put both back together again at the same time.

 

I hate to be pessimistic, but I disassembled a GM column about 10 years ago and never did figure out how to get it back together. It's more complex than it looks. I ended up junking the column and getting another one. I don't dissemble GM columns anymore.

 

One site you might try is the following:

http://www.carcraft.com/howto/56459/index.html

I did a search some time ago about this and found there are a few sites out there that tell you how to do this. But once you get real guts of the system, i.e not just replacing the lock or turn-signal switch you need special tools and a lot of patience, expecially when doing it for the first time.

The correct tool can be gotten on e-bay for about $35, but where I live I can pull a column at the local automotive recyling center (not to be confused with a junk yard ) for about the same price.

 

mkrog

What year and model column is it? While most are similar, there were differences in them over the years. While I don't feel like the GM columns are overly difficult to work on, the biggest problem is the ones we are using now have some age to them. The teflon/plastic/pot metal parts are now old and brittle. When you disassemble them you find out how expensive it gets. I agree it is usually better to just try to find a better used one.

If you are set on fixing yours. ID the model and go to the library to the old Motor or Chilton manuals.

 

Fenders
the column is a tilt from a late 70's G.M.C. van.enery thing is back to gether up to the tilt .Need to get the rest so the horn and signels will work

 

Darn! I just threw my van column away. That application is exactly what I was running until I got my Flaming River. The plastic parts were toast when I disassembled it. What specifically are you trying to do (or missing) Is the tilt mech still intact?

 

I need the wiring diagram. Mine is out of a circa '79 coupe de ville.

 

Fenders
I am trying to get it back together,yes the tilt works.took it apart about 2yrs ago and forgot in what order everything from the tilt out goes .

 

Mike,
Been there. I saved a Web site with pictures. The site is gone but I could Zip up the files and email them to you.
Send me a message what address to send this too.
Good Luck!
Brett