re: 65 Chevy C10

My turn signal lever will not stay in position. I have to hold it in place,
and even then it won't always work correctly. I'm thinking I need the
plastic piece inside the steering column that it snaps in and out of, for
lack of a better way to describe it. Would I be able to get away with just
this piece, or is it generally better to buy a larger assembly and replace
more at once? Also, what is that piece called? Thanks.

"The Dave©" <no (AT) no (DOT) com> wrote

If you plan on keeping your truck then replace the entire 'turn signal
assembly'.

I have replaced them before on various jobs and when something is hard
I usually remember but can't remember anything being hard about
replacing the turn signals on an early chevy. I doubt that the dealer
would have them in stock, will probably have to get one from a vintage
parts store. You will need a minimum of mechanical skills for this
job.

I think the hard parts are getting wheel off and feeding the wires back down
the column.
Wayne
"Rod Williams" <rod (AT) doctorofcomputers (DOT) com> wrote

If I'm envisioning what your talking about correctly, could you tape a
string to the far end of the wires, pull them out, then attach the new wires
to the string and pull them through from the other end of the column?

"Jones" wrote in message

Ouch, the switch is avail at LMC Parts www.lmctruck.com for 89.95. Thats a
bit steep, granted, but try buying one for a new chevy truck! pull the wheel
and check it out, it may be repairable.Send off for their catalog, its free
and informative.
Dan

"The Dave©" <no (AT) no (DOT) com> wrote

Check with your local NAPA they sell repair parts for a lot of turn signal
switches GM sells the parts individually if you know what you need. Helps to
have a friend at the parts counter too, most of the time they do not want to
be bothered looking up a 19 cent spring for my 77 turn signal.