kaysboat
Newbie
Hello,
This is my first time on here, but have been pretty active on Crown Vic forms in the past.
I have a problem with the steering column on my 1980 Chevy truck with a non tilt, 3 on the tree steering column.
It started off as a simple fix, as the ignition switch was buggered up and would only go in the run, start and off positions (no lock of acc). I tore the column down and replaced the ignition lock, which did not rectify the problem. I decided to try to go one step further and tried to remove the upper housing of the column. I took out the srews and tried to pull the housing towards me, which didn't work. Now I can hear the ignition cog trurning, but something lower/further into the column has been disconnected.
What I'm wondering is: does anyone have any idea how to fix this, or at least how to remove the column so I can work on it on a bench where everything is more accessable. I've looked around and all I can find is info on floor shift, or automatic models. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a thread I found that is somewhat useful, but not completly because it's an auto, and the column is already removed.
texas4x4.org/tech-writeups-96/how-rebuild-your-80s-chevy-steering-column-18823
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
This is my first time on here, but have been pretty active on Crown Vic forms in the past.
I have a problem with the steering column on my 1980 Chevy truck with a non tilt, 3 on the tree steering column.
It started off as a simple fix, as the ignition switch was buggered up and would only go in the run, start and off positions (no lock of acc). I tore the column down and replaced the ignition lock, which did not rectify the problem. I decided to try to go one step further and tried to remove the upper housing of the column. I took out the srews and tried to pull the housing towards me, which didn't work. Now I can hear the ignition cog trurning, but something lower/further into the column has been disconnected.
What I'm wondering is: does anyone have any idea how to fix this, or at least how to remove the column so I can work on it on a bench where everything is more accessable. I've looked around and all I can find is info on floor shift, or automatic models. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a thread I found that is somewhat useful, but not completly because it's an auto, and the column is already removed.
texas4x4.org/tech-writeups-96/how-rebuild-your-80s-chevy-steering-column-18823
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
