Turn Signal Assembly Removal

[strictlypersonl]

Pat's configuration (quick-release steering wheel) is a little different from the stock setup where the canceling pins are built into the steering wheel hub. I'd be careful shifting the signal switch back - you might damage the little arms that are part of the switch's canceling mechanism. Instead, loosen the clamp at the front end of the upper column and slide the inner column back, together with the column housing.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

Pat's configuration (quick-release steering wheel) is a little different from the stock setup where the canceling pins are built into the steering wheel hub. I'd be careful shifting the signal switch back - you might damage the little arms that are part of the switch's canceling mechanism. Instead, loosen the clamp at the front end of the upper column and slide the inner column back, together with the column housing.

Thanks Bob. I knew it is never as easy as it first seems.

[Rick Parker]

Quit mess'n around!


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[RICK LAKE]

PatrickT Pat I removed all the screws in the dash and the 2 bolts in the upper sterring column and dropped the whole thing about 3" to get to the amp gauge and remove it. I have 2 small 2/4's holding the assemblies up. Tilt the dask a little forward, it should be no problem. Just be carefull to not pinch the wires when reinstalled the dash. Ps small hands make it alot easier than bear paws

[patrickt]

Rick, you're saying that instead of loosening the upper clamp bolts that Bob wrote about you remove those bolts entirely thus allowing the steering column to drop down towards the floor. You then pull the dash out a couple of inches and angle the top of the dash out and remove the gauge by coming in from above the top of the dash, not by lying on your back on the floor coming in from below. Correct?

[RICK LAKE]

patrickt Pat This is what I did. All my boxes are mounted under the dash on the r/s. I didnot have alot of room, just enough for hand and small speed racket to get behind there. I did have to pull on the main trunk of the harness a little. If you are having issues follow what Bob said. My car is a early 400#, your is in the 700#'s. Bob has made some changes between my build and yours. I don't have a quick change steering wheel either. Not allowed in NJ on street cars. Will not pass inspection. Rick L.

[patrickt]

Here's a better shot showing the steering column/turn signal assembly which would be the next thing in your way if you wanted additional room. I think there's still an additional quarter to half inch of space for my dash to move (which I didn't need).