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Oct 17, 2014 | 05:04 PM

#16

HIO Silver

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Lemme restate from post #10 above, a 78/79 wheel will fit but the turn signals will not cancel.

And that steel turn signal cam cancel from the 71/77 isn't compatible. .. been there, tried that. But if you do get it to work, post up your mod cuz me and prolly others will want to know exactly how ya did it.

And if the horn will not sound with the 78/79 wheel, install a jumper wire across the steering ("rag") joint to complete the horn's ground circuit.

Oct 17, 2014 | 05:33 PM

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kboldin

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Yep, I pretty certain it was a later wheel, best one I couldfind though. There were two earlier wheels but they were hammered beyond repair.For the price, I couldn't pass it up. I looked at the earlier wheel where thesignal cam came from and it was about 1/8th smaller in circumference. My guessis the tension pops it off or won't allow it to go on. I was going to work onthis weekend and see if I could come up with a solution. Interestingly enough,the later wheel looks just like my Maverick’s (on the bottom side that is). Thatand I compared several wheels while I was down there, I found a 75 Econolineand it was exactly the same wheel with exactly the same signal switch and steeringstalk. That’s where I got the drive selector cover. Should be interesting tosee if I can get the cam to work. Also, I do have one question, I forgot tomark the cam location relative to the signal switch. Does it sit between thetwo return prongs or on the opposite side of the wheel near the hazard switchin the straight forward position? BTW,thanks for the heads up on the horn. Was inop before, so it’ll be a bonus if Iget it to work!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com

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Oct 17, 2014 | 06:55 PM

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jim collins

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Originally Posted by kboldin

So will any 73-79 wheel work? Did they change the steering column part way through? Likely go to the wreckers this weekend and see if I can pick a part. I have a new turn signal switch on the way, so no rush but the right wheel is going back on!

Why don't you just grab a 78/79 column and replace the one in your truck ? That's what i did in my 73, I put a 79 tilt in it , bolted right up. You need the 78/79 lower column cover with it if you do it to make it look right.__

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Oct 17, 2014 | 07:01 PM

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NumberDummy

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1973/77: NSS located on the steering column / 1978/79: NSS located on the transmission.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kboldin

I found a 75 Econoline and it was exactly the same wheel, exactly the same signal switch and steering stalk.

Post #12: I listed the applications for the steering wheel and the 3 different T/S switches.

Oct 17, 2014 | 07:23 PM

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kboldin

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Thanks to NumberDummy and Post #12, I actually took a copy of that post and pictures to help me idientify the parts at the wreckers. I knew ahead of time which trucks/Vans to look for! Made things real simple for a simple guy like me!

Oct 17, 2014 | 07:25 PM

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kboldin

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Originally Posted by jim collins

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Maybe someday but for now I'm roll'in with what I have. It does make since though and I'll file it away for future use.

Oct 31, 2014 | 03:20 PM

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kboldin

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Originally Posted by HIO Silver

I got the cam to work, I cut a notch out of the cam lobe atthe base of the clip and filed down the edges, this allowed the cam to sliponto the base of the wheel. Once that was done, tapped it down with a smallbrass hammer and made sure it sat flush. Everything worked as expected, the signalcancels and works as designed. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com

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There is a gap between the steering wheel and collar but fora $16 dollar repair, including a decent wheel with no cracks and good horn pad,I’m pretty satisfied. I’ll continue looking for the “correct” wheel but like Isaid, for now, this will do just fine. I’ll work on the horn next, I bet I’ll need theground jumper but didn’t have time to install and test this morning. <o

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