Converting steering column
#2425517
12/29/17 08:20 PM
12/29/17 08:20 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356 Kentucky
dfsmopars
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356
Kentucky
|
Taking an A/T from column shift to manual on the floor on a 72 Charger. Plan on ordering the column collars from Brewers but what is involved in getting the shifting mechanism off the steering column?
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
|
|
|
Re: Converting steering column
[Re: dfsmopars]
#2425989
12/30/17 07:03 PM
12/30/17 07:03 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356 Kentucky
dfsmopars
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356
Kentucky
|
What about getting the shifter arm and tube off the column? Major surgery?
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
|
|
|
Re: Converting steering column
[Re: dfsmopars]
#2426213
12/31/17 05:07 AM
12/31/17 05:07 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,951 Spokane Valley, WA
Big Bad Bee
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,951
Spokane Valley, WA
|
There are a lot of parts. Spring loaded horn switch contact, key light, flasher switch, blinker switch, ignition switch, steering wheel locking assembly, three screws holding the top barrel on... It's all pretty straight forward until you get down to the steering wheel lock gear and the little C ring that holds the lower barrel on at the bearing. I always take photos during disassembly. I believe there will be a roll pin in the shift selector arm. A factory service manual will help and is recommended. That C ring is a bear. A nice sharp hooked probe is handy to get it off without boogering things up. Actually I am thinking there are two. One for the gear and one for the cylinder.
I’m listening.
|
|
|
Re: Converting steering column
[Re: dfsmopars]
#2426239
12/31/17 11:04 AM
12/31/17 11:04 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356 Kentucky
dfsmopars
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,356
Kentucky
|
Thanks. That sounds about like I was expecting. I do have a manual that has an exploded view and some steps but I think it has to be too abbreviated. I’m down to pulling the splined retainer which is very solid. Letting it soak a little then try again.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
|
|
|
|
|