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Steering column conversion question #1093659
10/13/11 01:43 PM
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I am in the process of converting a steering column in a 1970 super bee from a column shift to floor shift. The owner supplied my with the proper shell for the column but i cannot determine where the key release spring needs to hook onto....



If anyone knows where i need to attach this spring too, or if anyone has an exploded view diagram of a column it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: jeff_past] #1093660
10/13/11 03:33 PM
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My recall on doing the same a couple years ago was that I was confused too. I need to brain storm on what I did. I remember putting it back together with the spring attached to that stud and seeing where it could hook and spring back. Trial and error, from what I remember.

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Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: jeff_past] #1093661
10/13/11 03:45 PM
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I'm doing the same conversion with my 70 satellite so please let me know how hard it was to do after your all done.

Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: jeff_past] #1093662
10/13/11 09:28 PM
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Thats not a piece for a 1970 column

thats 1971 and later

Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: gtx6970] #1093663
10/13/11 10:39 PM
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as previously said, that is not the correct sleeve, but that spring should attach to the tube that it slips over. But, being a 70 tube, will probably not have the hole for the spring.


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Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: partfiler69] #1093664
10/14/11 03:02 AM
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FWIW on mine I just ground down the little locking tab so I don't have to flick that lever to take the key out. Never understood what the point of that was.

Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #1093665
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Quote:

FWIW on mine I just ground down the little locking tab so I don't have to flick that lever to take the key out. Never understood what the point of that was.




The point is so if you need to switch the ignition off for say a stuck throttle the engine shuts off easily but to move the key further which will lock the steering you need to perform the extra step of rotating the collar...


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Re: Steering column conversion question [Re: partfiler69] #1093666
10/14/11 08:27 AM
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Quote:

as previously said, that is not the correct sleeve, but that spring should attach to the tube that it slips over. But, being a 70 tube, will probably not have the hole for the spring.




Perfect. This at least points me in the right direction. Any chance anyone has a column apart and can take a picture of the hole in the column tube? lol







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