How to Install a tilt column?
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How to Install a tilt column?
I have a tilt column from a 73-79 truck and want to install it in my 70 camper special...I have searched, but cannot find a how to?
Any suggestions, web sites, instructions or warnings??
Thanks
Any suggestions, web sites, instructions or warnings??
Thanks
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If the column is from a similar rated truck(IE 3/4 ton or 1/2 ton) simply unbolt the existing column, and bolt in the new column. You might have to lengthen or shorten the rod that runs between it and the steering box a bit, but that's nothing a welder and a cut-off saw can't accomplish along with a measuring tape. Make sure the column is also out of a 4x4 or 4x2 depending on your application here. There is a difference between the two in that regard. If yours is a 4x4, use one from a 4x4.
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Originally Posted by nojeffgordon
Thanks, I quess my biggest concern is with the electrial wirring and the neutral safety switch...
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I remember reading a post where the guy added power steering and instead of changing columns, he disassembled both his old steering column and swapped the actual rod into the new column.
I wonder if you could do that?
I wonder if you could do that?
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I had copied and saved this from someone else, and I don't remember who.
67-72 steering column pin out.
Big Connector:
White/Blue stripe: Right Front Turn Signal/Indicator on Instrument Panel Green/White Stripe: Left Front Turn Signal/Indicator on Instrument
Panel
Blue/Yellow stripe: Ground When horn Depressed
Red/Black Stripe: Brake Pedal Switch (12 VDC when brake pedal is depressed.
Blue: Turn Signal Flasher (Provides 12 volts to Turn Signals) Little Connector:
Green: Right Rear Turn Signal/Stop Lamp
Yellow: Left Rear Turn Signal/Stop Lamp
Connect the following color wires together.
White/Blue Stripe on steering column: Connect to White/Blue Stripe on big connector Green/White Stripe on steering column: Connect to
Green/White Stripe on big connector Black/Red Stripe on steering column: Connect to Red/Black Stripe on big connector Blue on steering
column: Connect to Blue on big connector Yellow/Black Stripe on steering column: Connect to Green on little connector Light Green on
steering column: Connect to Yellow on little connector
hope it helps
John
67-72 steering column pin out.
Big Connector:
White/Blue stripe: Right Front Turn Signal/Indicator on Instrument Panel Green/White Stripe: Left Front Turn Signal/Indicator on Instrument
Panel
Blue/Yellow stripe: Ground When horn Depressed
Red/Black Stripe: Brake Pedal Switch (12 VDC when brake pedal is depressed.
Blue: Turn Signal Flasher (Provides 12 volts to Turn Signals) Little Connector:
Green: Right Rear Turn Signal/Stop Lamp
Yellow: Left Rear Turn Signal/Stop Lamp
Connect the following color wires together.
White/Blue Stripe on steering column: Connect to White/Blue Stripe on big connector Green/White Stripe on steering column: Connect to
Green/White Stripe on big connector Black/Red Stripe on steering column: Connect to Red/Black Stripe on big connector Blue on steering
column: Connect to Blue on big connector Yellow/Black Stripe on steering column: Connect to Green on little connector Light Green on
steering column: Connect to Yellow on little connector
hope it helps
John
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Thanks John.. I'm a bit confused, On your listing the "Big Connector" you refer to is on the later model (1978)column..right?
and when you stated:
"Connect the following color wires together".
White/Blue Stripe on steering column: Connect to White/Blue Stripe on big connector" Is the column refered as original (1970) one?
I hope My question make sense???
How do I set up the neutral safety switch?
Thanks again
and when you stated:
"Connect the following color wires together".
White/Blue Stripe on steering column: Connect to White/Blue Stripe on big connector" Is the column refered as original (1970) one?
I hope My question make sense???
How do I set up the neutral safety switch?
Thanks again
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Hi nojeff, May I suggest that you go back and reread the first line of my post.
I do know that there is a curved multi pin connector on the column, and suspect that is the reference.
I didn't use the neutral safety switch on my truck. I will be installing a tilt in a few weeks and will add it in then.
John
I do know that there is a curved multi pin connector on the column, and suspect that is the reference.
I didn't use the neutral safety switch on my truck. I will be installing a tilt in a few weeks and will add it in then.
John