Inside the GM tilt steering column (Page 10/15)
Jim Stabe JAN 06, 06:19 PM
Hello. I just joined not because I have a Fiero but because I have a Fiero steering column (manual trans) in my LT1 powered MGB project car. The car has been widened 11" and has C4 suspension. Pictures are here if you are interested http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581

I read through Jazzman's tutorial and it is very good but I have a question. I want to remove the ignition switch, locking mechanism and key removal lever. Can I do this without affecting the turn signal, high beam and wiper functions?

I understand Jazzman has left the site but hopefully someone else can shed some light.

Thanks

Jim
JazzMan JAN 06, 06:38 PM

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Jim Stabe JAN 07, 10:28 AM
Jazzman

Glad you are still here. A remote key is exactly what I want to do. Thanks for the help, I'll let you know how it works.

Jim

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chrisb99 JAN 20, 04:48 PM
I haven't been able to find the post that is just to fix the wobbly steering wheel. Would you be able to reply with a link to it or something please? Thanks!

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1986 Fiero GT

marc-alan FEB 06, 02:29 PM
Great write up and pictures. Helped me replace the ignition key today. Much appreciated

m-a
Jim Stabe APR 15, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by JazzMan:

It sounds like you want a remote key system? If so, sure, you can remove the ignition switch, lock cylinder, and lock pin w/ spring, but you must keep the lock plate as it is part of the assembly stack and holds the horn cancel cam and plastic trim cover in place properly. You'll need to retain the ignition sector since it guides the high beam follower. You should be able to get away with bolting just the high-beam switch on the column without the ignition switch, though it may be necessary to put some spacer washers under the switch to replace the missing ignition switch assembly.


I got the column back together and the tutorial was a lifesaver, thanks Jazzman. One thing I noticed after I got it together id that it is not necessary to retain the sector or the gear, they have no effect on the high beam follower that I could see. I would post a picture of the column without the key lock but I can't figure out how to add pictures on this forum

Jim
greggk53 MAY 02, 06:48 PM
Hello, I has a earlier Chevy Tilt Column without a shifter on it. Can you let me know where to find the two bearing right before and after the signal mechanism it has 12 balls in each of them and I believe they may be in a plastic retainer they are the one you show in your photo. Thanks
phonedawgz MAY 02, 11:42 PM
You could try posting a message on the MALL section of this forum.
katatak MAY 30, 11:30 PM
Just a bump - I had a wobbly steering column on my Formula - my son has been driving it and made a comment the other day that the steering wheel was wobbly. Last night he said it was really bad so I took a look - he was right. It had several inches of movement - every direction. I followed this thread in reverse to tear it down to the bolts (I used a few shortcuts - did not disconnect any wires - just pulled the slack through the column and was able to pull each piece off and let them hang). All four were completely backed out!

I was able to tear it down and put it back together using this thread - ran into a little snag when it was time to remove the pivot pins. I attempted to use a machine screw and "wiggle" each out - was afraid that I would snap the screw off. I posted here in tech and started the internet for a tool. Ended up getting a puller at O'Riellys - worked perfect.

Thanks Jazz for your hard work in this thread!

Thought I'd post a couple of current links for the pivot pin puller tool.

The puller I bought:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/...rd=pivot+pin+remover
"Performance Tool" part #W80652

And a link for the Lisle tool:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/...rd=pivot+pin+remover
"Lisle - Remover" part #19940

Pat
n7vrz JUL 08, 09:26 PM
Picked up a column to replace mine with stripped holes for the infamous 4 loose bolts. Found that the replacement columns main shaft was 1 inch shorter than the one I just took out of my car.
So I had to disassemble two columns to make one good one.
So there are at least two different length main shafts out there.