Turn Signal Arm Question...
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08/09/12 12:47 PM
08/09/12 12:47 PM
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Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Don't you hate it when something like this happens?
I pulled the turn signal arm out of the steering column of my 1970 Satellite to replace the turn signal switch assembly. With help from forum members, I have replaced the assembly. I'm all happy about that, but have hit ANOTHER roadblock.
Now, I am trying to remember HOW the turn signal arm re-attaches, because the bolt that holds it in is getting in the way of everything. I see how the wedge on the arm fits into the detente in the switch, but for the life of me, cannot figure out how to bolt the arm in without the bolt-head making it impossible.
I cannot believe that I didn't take a picture first, but it never crossed my mind that I wouldn't be able to get it back in.
Can someone help me out here? Has anyone done this recently, and remembers how it goes back together?
Thanks!
- Steve -
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Re: Turn Signal Arm Question...
[Re: JohnRR]
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08/09/12 01:50 PM
08/09/12 01:50 PM
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Horsham, Pa.
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Can you drop the bolt in place so it is seated and hold the arm as you spin the bolt till the arm is seated ?
It's been a long time since I did one and sometimes I suffer from C.R.S.
That is correct. I would put a drop of lock tite on to make sure you don't have to go back in to retighten.
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Re: Turn Signal Arm Question...
[Re: Finoke]
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08/09/12 03:42 PM
08/09/12 03:42 PM
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JohnRR
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Can you drop the bolt in place so it is seated and hold the arm as you spin the bolt till the arm is seated ?
It's been a long time since I did one and sometimes I suffer from C.R.S.
That is correct. I would put a drop of lock tite on to make sure you don't have to go back in to retighten.
Seeing that picture I'm wondering what is in the way ???
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Re: Turn Signal Arm Question...
[Re: JohnRR]
#1281978
08/09/12 05:21 PM
08/09/12 05:21 PM
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Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Just figured it out - I was trying to screw in the retaining bolt the wrong way. Now my switch assembly is in, and my Tuff wheel adapter and wheel are on too. I'm very happy.
So, the four-ways work, and my steering now cancels, but sadly, the turn signals STILL aren't working properly. Now I need to try to find the flasher unit. I can hear it under the dash somewhere, but darned if I can FIND it!
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