1971 c10 steering column help!!!

[Brettburwell]

Had this column from my 71 three on the tree tore it apart to put new turn signal and horn parts as well as remove column shifter handle and nub put all back together and now the steering wheel pulls right out with shaft as seen in picture is there something im missing or is the intermediate shaft hold that ?

[Wrenchbender Ret]

There is a spring & clamp that goes on the bottom of the shaft. Often the lower brg. gets stuck to the shaft & locks the shaft from coming up. The spring comes in a kit with the lower brg. & I think the clamp does too. Its been a long time since I did one but i'm pretty sure the clamp is included in the kit.
George

[Sheepdip]

There should also be a big thick 1/4" +/- washer that goes at the bottom of the column

[Brettburwell]

Anyone have any idea where i could buy a original style intermediate shaft lmc doesnt show it i had one i sold on my parts frame kick my self for not tearing more parts off it

[SwitchbladeII]

Originally Posted by Brettburwell

Had this column from my 71 three on the tree tore it apart to put new turn signal and horn parts as well as remove column shifter handle and nub put all back together and now the steering wheel pulls right out with shaft as seen in picture is there something im missing or is the intermediate shaft hold that ?

When you say you removed the "nub" are you referring to part that sticks out of the housing and holds the shift lever? If so what was you process if you don't mind me asking? Today I took the column apart from the Steering wheel to the dash to replace the upper bearing and the rubber seal at the dash. Mine was a three on the tree and will be 4 on the floor. I was thinking of looking for a housing that came on a factory 4 speed or possibly removing the "nub" but wasn't sure how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated

[Brettburwell]

I took a zip cut removed the most of the nub buffed and then sanded it cut a small piece of steel to fill hole and since it is pot metal i used jb weld to glue to two together i also put a fat sharpie market behind the column piece and filler metal to hold while i jb welded it also jb weld is sand able so i did two thin coat and got it smooth

[SwitchbladeII]

Originally Posted by Brettburwell

I took a zip cut removed the most of the nub buffed and then sanded it cut a small piece of steel to fill hole and since it is pot metal i used jb weld to glue to two together i also put a fat sharpie market behind the column piece and filler metal to hold while i jb welded it also jb weld is sand able so i did two thin coat and got it smooth

Does the picture show the side with the removed nub? Looks good I may try it if I cant find one from a 4speed. Thank you!

[Brettburwell]

Originally Posted by SwitchbladeII

Does the picture show the side with the removed nub? Looks good I may try it if I cant find one from a 4speed. Thank you!

ill take a pic tommorow ill show you what i did for the neutral safety switch to i made a cover as well
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[SwitchbladeII]

Originally Posted by Brettburwell

ill take a pic tommorow ill show you what i did for the neutral safety switch to i made a cover as well
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That would be great! Thank you!

[Brettburwell]

Originally Posted by SwitchbladeII

Does the picture show the side with the removed nub? Looks good I may try it if I cant find one from a 4speed. Thank you!

So im putting my four speed on the floor and removed the neutral safety switch used some 1/8 inch sheet and used the existing mount holes and hardware
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[SwitchbladeII]

Originally Posted by Brettburwell

So im putting my four speed on the floor and removed the neutral safety switch used some 1/8 inch sheet and used the existing mount holes and hardware
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Nice job! Thank you for posting the pictures!

[SwitchbladeII]

Originally Posted by Brettburwell

So im putting my four speed on the floor and removed the neutral safety switch used some 1/8 inch sheet and used the existing mount holes and hardware
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Thanks again for posting your process. Gave me the "nerve" to remove the nub, came out better than expected!