GM van Column

[41woodie]

Running a Tilt GM van column key in dash in my 40 P/u. Was trying to align the steering wheel so that it is in the correct position when running straight.  Isn't there a clip or some kind of retainer that would hold the grant adapter and plastic horn contact down against the spring pressure while you complete the installation of the wheel itself.  As it is, I remove the three 7/16 bolts that hold the horn contact to the wheel, remove the center nut and the whole thing, adapter and all spring off the column.  A blowup diagram would be real useful.  Thanks.

[enjenjo]

Not on a Van column. There is a spring, and the horn contact, and thats all.

[Dusty]

Woodie...It would save alot of time if you would get the steering wheel as close as you can, with the front wheels, Drive it back an forth for a distance to see how far off it is, and adjust the draglink , Longer or shorter to make the final adjustment.  You will have to lock the steering wheel straight somehow, or have someone hold it straight while you line up the wheels......

[41woodie]

Woodie...It would save alot of time if you would get the steering wheel as close as you can, with the front wheels, Drive it back an forth for a distance to see how far off it is, and adjust the draglink , Longer or shorter to make the final adjustment.  You will have to lock the steering wheel straight somehow, or have someone hold it straight while you line up the wheels......

"Drag Link"??---Mustang II front end, but you are right on for a beam axle front end