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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Noise in steering column

I installed a 1979 tilt column in my 1972 and when I turn the wheel it sounds like an air leak.Anyone have any suggestions Thanks.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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I will throw out a guess, after a few questions.

Does you truck have power brakes, IE a power brake booster?
How are you brakes working?
Does it do it when setting still and moving the wheel or when driving also, like when making a u-turn?
Did it start this after installing the the tilt wheel?

Did ?, just curious. Was the 72 wiring harness a PITA to wire up to your 79 harness?
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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The brake booster was the first thing I thought because I was on the brakes but without being on the brakes it makes the noise.It doesn't bother me just very curious as to what is doing it.I just cut the wires on both and soldered them to the 72 plug. Thanks
 
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Well that was going to be my guess too.
 
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A 'sheeshing' noise eminating from the steering column is a sign of worn upper and/or lower steering column bearings.
 
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ND to the rescue again, thanks.
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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I thought it might be something like that but it wasn't doing it in the 79.It doesn't feel loose and works great .Wit the tilt I can get in and out without banging my leg .Now to get started on putting the 57 on the 79 frame.Thanks for the help was mostly curious as to the noise.Again thanks
 
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