[6pack] Summary of Non-Cancelling Turn Signal Fix Advice & A Fix for Wobbly Steering Column

[Bruce Simms]

I'll likely be able to fix my turn signals at the same time I fix my steering column wobble.   I have Art Lipp's kit that provides top and bottom delrin bushings and a wooden dowel to drive them in.  With Art's technique you don't have to remove the steering column from the car.  Old bushings remain.  Electricals remain in place.  Its reportedly a tight fit. Another lister pointed to a similar product that involves inserting a sleeve around the shaft from the top.  

Someone who has done this procedure should feel free to chime in.
 
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Ensure front wheels are straight. 
In order to drive the bushings in you remove steering wheel and horn bits, disconnect the upper inner column , and withdraw it through the interior.   After cleaning up the inner ends of the tube with sandpaper, use the dowel and hammer to tap the bushings in  top and bottom.of the steering column tube.  Glue is also applied to the bushings to hold them tight.   Re-installing the steering shaft in the column tube should allow me to ensure the turn signal clip on the shaft is lined up with the switch.  Reinstall column cap and washer at bottom. Reconnect shaft.
Re-install horn bits and centre steering wheel on shaft.
Tighten up steering column mounting bolts at firewall as necessary.
I have a new clip as its a cheap part, but doubt that's the problem.
 
Several listers said that they cured their non-cancelling by loosening the switch mounting screws and  moving the turn signal switch closer to the clip.
 
If this doesn't work I guess the next step is a new switch.  
 
With luck the above will also solve an issue with the OD switch grounding out due to a loose steering column.   If it doesn't come out of OD I twist the column with my hands to make it work.
 
All this must wait till spring when my garage warms up from the deep freeze.   Nice when one fox solves several problems.

Thank you for all the advice.

Bruce Simms
73 TR6 A type OD


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