Steering column and turn signal switch

hal stclair

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I'm looking at the write ups on re-doing the steering columns with a later all in one stalk switch and don't see any reference about which turn signal
assembly is used. Before I start I'd like to have all the needed parts so I'm wondering if the switches are the same or do you simply need to use the
later switch.
As usual, thanks for any advise from those that have been there.
Hal
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1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
 
Talk to Chuck Boyd.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
Sir, you can use the one you have or get the one with cornering lights. It is cheaper.
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/turn-signal-switch/duralast-turn-signal-switch/59503_57574_0/?checkfit=true
Listed for 76,toro. Depending on supplier you might have to change plug by unlocking wires and switching. The last 3 wires is the cornering light
switch. Fused hot in r&l light out. I usually use the dimmer switch with the flash to pass feature off 91 Jeep which requires a separate fused 12v
hot and use for both switches.

> I'm looking at the write ups on re-doing the steering columns with a later all in one stalk switch and don't see any reference about which turn
> signal assembly is used. Before I start I'd like to have all the needed parts so I'm wondering if the switches are the same or do you simply need to
> use the later switch.
> As usual, thanks for any advise from those that have been there.
> Hal

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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
 
Hal,

U must use the later type turn signal switch.
The earlier TS switch is different how the lever works.
I don't recall if any wires had to move on the connector.


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Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
 
Sir, the later model column turn signal lever plugs in to the electric wiper switch or switch delete mechanism with a bar that bolts to and operates
the early type signal switch. The later turn signal switch will work but you have to change plug to properly fit GMC.

> Hal,
>
> U must use the later type turn signal switch.
> The earlier TS switch is different how the lever works.
> I don't recall if any wires had to move on the connector.

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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
 
OK, you can use the late column switch but you need to re-pin the connector? Is that correct? If so, would you know which wires must be changed? I'm
actually considering changing the whole column to the later one I have. The one I have is only about an inch longer and I already have the Borgeson
shaft so all it will need is to change the upper u joint. All fun isn't it.
Hal
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1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
 
On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 8:52 PM Hal StClair
wrote:

> OK, you can use the late column switch but you need to re-pin the
> connector? Is that correct? If so, would you know which wires must be
> changed? I'm
>
> actually considering changing the whole column to the later one I have.
> The one I have is only about an inch longer and I already have the Borgeson
>
> shaft so all it will need is to change the upper u joint. All fun isn't it.
>
> Hal
>
>
> Do not forget a "TAP" for the START SWITCH

> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6460/start_switch_talk.pdf

😀

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> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
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Curious if the cornering light switch Mr. Boyd suggested will fit a stock 74 column
so the cornering lite wires would be there.

Skip Hartline
 
Sir, the GMC has a 10 wire connector made to fit a welded on bracket on the column. Depending on which column you are using to replace yours with
determines the connector. Some tilt column switches have wires color coded and are in correct order but the connector is to long for the bracket.
Some Can be used if you tape or tie wrap the connector to column to keep neat and not rub the dimmer rod. Some are same color wires but reversed
order in the connector. Given your skills a connector is not required. Hard wired works just as well. Correct connectors are for part changers
convenience. Some fabricators idea of fun is a nervous breakdown to me when trying to figure out WTF....

> OK, you can use the late column switch but you need to re-pin the connector? Is that correct? If so, would you know which wires must be changed?
> I'm actually considering changing the whole column to the later one I have. The one I have is only about an inch longer and I already have the
> Borgeson shaft so all it will need is to change the upper u joint. All fun isn't it.
> Hal

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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
 
Sir, the general answer is yes. These days it depends on the supplier. Most are purging their parts bins of non active parts and some are replacing
with parts similar that might fit.

> Curious if the turn signal switch Mr. Boyd suggested will fit a stock 74 column
> so the cornering lite wires would be there.
>
> Skip Hartline

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C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
 
Standard or Wells brand or brand should work.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana