rad928music

I got a Steering Column from Ebay for may 86.
This weekend I decided to put it in.

The center Hollow shaft that telescopes wont tighten.
I took a look at the key cylinder and it looks like the guy replaced the Vat Key Cylinder with a No Vats so He must of had it apart somewhat.
Im not worried about that though.

My problem is when I put a 5/16 scew in it, it still telescopes up and down and will not tighten.

Mine had a simular problem but I locked it in postion with a long 5/16 screw.

My question is, is there a push rod thats suppose to be in the hollow shaft that presses against the wedge lock at the base of the telescoping shaft?

Thanks

jhimer

You are missing that rod

Good luck
John

rad928music

What does it look like?
Where can I buy one?

rad928music

Well I did a search and this will help anyone with this problem.
It was in the C3 section.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-problems.html

jhimer

Any Corvette dismantler will have that rod.

Good luck
John

WVZR-1

Corvette Central should have it for less than $10. There are two different but I believe all Corvettes used just one length, Cadillac and Olds used different lengths.

7827158 would be the correct GM # and here's Corvette Central cross from that part #:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....sort~1~cadefib

rad928music

Yup

Got it ordered.
Now I have to order another star scew, as mine is now to short after I grinded on it trying out a longer home made rod.