Broke the blinker arm!!Help

[sscam69]

I broke the blinker arm.

The problem is there is still a piece inside and I don't know how to get to it. Do I have to tear down the whole steering column to get to it.? I think I can get in with some really thin pliers but I seriously doubt that I can get enough clamping force to pull it out.


Any suggestions? Should I drill it out?

HELP!!!

Frank

 

[barrier5]

needlenose visegrips

 

[JohnZ]

You'll have to pull the steering wheel anyway to replace the arm, and to see if the switch the arm attaches to is damaged. If you don't have a puller, they're about $10 at your auto parts store. Suggest you get a Shop Manual to guide you through it.

 

[barrier5]

Are you sure he has to pull the wheel to change the lever? Not sure on a 79 ,but on an 80/82 they pull right out.

 

[wicky88s1975]

On the 75 it threads out. Maybe a small extractor might do the job ,if you can get a small hole drilled into it. beats taking the column apart if you don't have to.

-Jim

 

[sscam69]

I think I can pull it out. I had to do it on my oldsmobile because the same thing happened.

I already bought the replacement for it and from the design of it I think all I have to do is just pull it out. The piece where you insert it looks similar to the one I had to replace on my olds.

Here is a second question. The old blinker arm had a bend in it. I figured it came like that from the factory. When ever I would use the blinker the arm would twist a little.

Is this normal?

Sometimes it would also be a little hard to turn the signal on. I would have to push on a little hard just to get it to click. Sometimes not.

Does this mean I have to replace all the stuff inside the steering column?

I think I do but just want to know what you guys think. I have been putting this off on my TO-DO list but now I think its moving up in the ranks.

I just bought an aluminum radiator with the electric fans and I am almost ready to get cruising BUT I am afraid of driving because of the risk of getting a ticket for not signaling or getting nailed by someone for the same reason!



Frank