3 speed column question

[65truckowner]

What holds the turn signal collar in place on a 3 speed column? I think mine has some broken pieces or something. I did a search but no luck.

[ljackson]

My truck had them broken off too. I worked on mine again a few weeks ago. I did not get it right the first time. There are 3 "L" shaped tabs that engage the collar. They point counterclockwise. When the collar is installed over the tabs, it is turned clockwise a few degrees and the turn signal switch clamps the 2 parts in place. Can you tell where the tabs were? I can't remember what the measurements were. I had some pics with measurements, but they accidentally got deleted. Maybe someone will see this and chime in. My parts truck is buries in snow right now.

[65truckowner]

Ok all three tabs on mine were broken off. So I got another column and am using it but with the steering wheel off looking into the center of the turn signal switch there is a bearing missing. Where do I get that bearing. I checked lmc and their book did not show it>

[ljackson]

It comes with the turn signal switch. I believe you can only get it in an assembly.

http://www.classicparts.com/1964-66-...tinfo/53-508/#

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[65truckowner]

Thanks for the information.