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**spudder** · 03-20-2023, 12:33 PM

Measure the length of the white sleeve for the 66 and compare it to the 72. Also remove the 72 contactor and temporarily remove the spring on the shaft. Try installing the steering wheel just to get an idea on spacing. I have put these tilt columns in many different cars and have always been able to use a factory steering wheel. There are different length metal plungers that fit in the plastic 72 contact. You can remove it by pressing down and twisting the plastic insert that has ears to hold the plunger and spring in the contact. Be careful, the insert, plunger and spring will fly out. Hope someone else will help with ideas.

03-20-2023, 12:33 PM	#2
spudder Active Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 103	Re: 72 tilt column with 66 deluxe steering wheel questions Measure the length of the white sleeve for the 66 and compare it to the 72. Also remove the 72 contactor and temporarily remove the spring on the shaft. Try installing the steering wheel just to get an idea on spacing. I have put these tilt columns in many different cars and have always been able to use a factory steering wheel. There are different length metal plungers that fit in the plastic 72 contact. You can remove it by pressing down and twisting the plastic insert that has ears to hold the plunger and spring in the contact. Be careful, the insert, plunger and spring will fly out. Hope someone else will help with ideas.