steering column rebuild
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Cargo Master
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From: darlington
steering column rebuild
Hi ,Im rebuilding my 1975 highboy steering column,turn signal switch as well.I am using original connector.I have the column out of the truck and on my dining room table.Before I pull,push, and tug wires out of connector,is there a tool that would make and easier exit for replacement,,,any thoughts on replacement much appreciated.I am going with JBG oem manual trans turn signal also a 3 spoke wheel and chrome horn thing that i found in my travels,,,I think ill likeit thankyou
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From: Stanley, VA
Each terminal of the plug has a little tab or finger that locks it in place, just gently pry the tab away from the terminal and pull the wire out of the plug.
A couple of things, make a chart showing what wire goes where and second, tie a strong string or wire to the end of the wires so when you pull the wires through, you'll have something to pull the harness back through the column.
Also to reinstall the wires, just stick them in and push until the finger locks it in place again.
A couple of things, make a chart showing what wire goes where and second, tie a strong string or wire to the end of the wires so when you pull the wires through, you'll have something to pull the harness back through the column.
Also to reinstall the wires, just stick them in and push until the finger locks it in place again.
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From: darlington
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"Look into the plug, there is a red plastic wedge. Pull the wedge out, each wire has a little plastic finger that holds the terminal in place. Use a small screw driver, punch, awl or even a nail push the finger away from the terminal and pull the wire out of the plug.
To reinstall them just push the wire back in until the finger locks it in place then reinstall the red wedge."
A couple of things, make a chart of which wire goes where and tie a strong piece of string or wire to the end of the wiring so when you pull it through the colu
mn you can use the wire to pull it back through. thanks mike
To reinstall them just push the wire back in until the finger locks it in place then reinstall the red wedge."
A couple of things, make a chart of which wire goes where and tie a strong piece of string or wire to the end of the wiring so when you pull it through the colu
mn you can use the wire to pull it back through. thanks mike
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From: Stanley, VA
Look into the plug, there is a red plastic wedge. Pull the wedge out, each wire has a little plastic finger that holds the terminal in place. Use a small screw driver, punch, awl or even a nail push the finger away from the terminal and pull the wire out of the plug.
To reinstall them just push the wire back in until the finger locks it in place then reinstall the red wedge.
A couple of things, make a chart of which wire goes where and tie a strong piece of string or wire to the end of the wiring so when you pull it through the column you can use the wire to pull it back through. thanks mike
To reinstall them just push the wire back in until the finger locks it in place then reinstall the red wedge.
A couple of things, make a chart of which wire goes where and tie a strong piece of string or wire to the end of the wiring so when you pull it through the colu
mn you can use the wire to pull it back through. thanks mikeOn the t/s switch there isn't a wedge to remove.
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Cargo Master
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From: darlington
"I wrote that a few hours ago and had the plugs mixed up." I just removed the red wedge which will allow me to disconnect wires to pull through column to replace steering column wiring in my 75 manual HB,I probably worded it wrong,not the first time
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From: Stanley, VA
The plug shell is p/n D2OZ-14489-A, this is where it can get a little confusing. Sometimes the third digit is entered into inventory as "O" the letter and sometimes it's entered as "0" the number.
Dennis Carpenter has 6 as D2 'zero' Z (704) 786-8139
Green Sales has 7 under D2'alpha O' (800)543-4959
Dobbs Ford, Memphis, TN has 2 alpha O (866) 219-5755
Parts International, Farmers Branch, TX has 5 alpha O (972) 241-8730
Haven Ford, Haven KS has 1 (620) 465-2252
Just a note, Haven usually has pretty good prices.
Dennis Carpenter has 6 as D2 'zero' Z (704) 786-8139
Green Sales has 7 under D2'alpha O' (800)543-4959
Dobbs Ford, Memphis, TN has 2 alpha O (866) 219-5755
Parts International, Farmers Branch, TX has 5 alpha O (972) 241-8730
Haven Ford, Haven KS has 1 (620) 465-2252
Just a note, Haven usually has pretty good prices.
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From: darlington
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Thanks so much Mike,wish i could help you,your always helping everybody else,i need to get a few more things for 3 spoked wheel so on to denise carpenter
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