67-72 Tilt Column Small Top Bearing Replacement

[69_hafton]

I may have to use the old top bearing in my tilt column if a replacement can't be found. I bought a rebuild kit from a column specialist only to find that they can't source the part.

From what I've been told, the tilt column for the 67-72 (I'm assuming the full range of years, but mine is a 71) has a smaller diameter bearing on the top that is specific to trucks with tilts that have the key in the dash and not on the column. Someone has even suggested going to a big truck dealer.

The last column I rebuilt, I shaved and filled the ignition tumbler assembly and did not run into any replacement parts problems, but that was over 10 years ago and the bearing were the same size.

Before I do anything too much out of the ordinary, I thought I'd try another GM dealer tomorrow, but I'd prefer to be armed with the part number in case they don't have the books like the dealer that I already tried.

Anyone have any current information on the bearing in question?