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Old May 25, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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tilt wheel column

ok i got a good one for you experts out there. just recieved via ups a used floorshift tilt column for a 70 442. after opening box and packing i noticed 5-6 b.b size bearings on the floor?????? tilt mech seems to work right. where could these have come from???????????
Old May 25, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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ok to answer my own question after looking at column it is the upper bearing. now where do i get new bearing? also would like to replace turn signal mech+ the steering harness. can i get these from napa or?? thanks for any help..
Old May 25, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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In the tilt housing theres a top and bottom ball bearing that supports the steering shaft. They have plastic cages and are pretty delicate. Just my guess.
Old May 25, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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try rockauto for the turn signal cam
Old May 25, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Contact this guy:

http://columnsgalore.com/index.htm

Should have everything you need
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