putting telescoping wheel back together

[LanceB]

OK still working on the steering column. Unfortunately, I didn't make notes on exactly how it was put together, and the manual isn't much help. I have my steering wheel back on and I am trying to figure out how to put the horn and telescoping lever back on. It seems the telescoping part that you turn hits the paint on the column if I make it too tight, but if I leave a little loose I can't stop the telescoping. If I can't figure it out tonite, then I may take the horn off my brothers 77 and see if I can get any ideas from looking at his. I can't remember exactly where the plastic washers were, maybe I have one in the wrong place. I will have to take it back off to paint it because I chipped it up trying to put it on. All of this for a broken turn signal, but I am on the home run stretch now (I think).

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Hope this helps.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Sorry I can't help with your problem, but I will be doing the same job within the month on my 79. Can you tell me where you got the turn signal and if you got a good price, and were all the parts required included in the shipment??

Cheers,
Johnny

 

[LanceB]

The only parts broken on mine were the turn signal lever and a plastic peice that covers the lock plate. These parts were about $30. I ordered on corvette central, all of the parts seemed pretty reasonable. The only advice I can give if I had to do it over is when taking it apart, set all of your parts on a long bench IN THE ORDER YOU TAKE THEM OFF. You won't remember how you took it off as much as you think you will. It ends up being like a puzzle. I had to use two tools I got from Autozone. A puller for the steering wheel, and a lock plate remover. I have mine pretty much together except the telescoping lever and the horn. The only thing I am unsure about is if the horn will work. It didn't work very well before. I greased everything when putting back and the lever goes up and down a little easier. Good luck and don't be like me, take your time. If you need any advice this is the place to get it.

 

[LanceB]

Finally done! I drove it and everything is fine. Had to really take my time putting wheel back on because I wanted the steering wheel just right when wheels are straight. Now for the next project...a new paint job.

 

[JonM]

 

[t4bz]

good job. I'll be ripping mine apart soon, too. The telescopic feature doesn't work at all. I don't really know why.