1966 Chevelle turn signal question

Nov 08, 2026 1 Replies

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The outside collar and directional mechanism rotates when I shift (4 speed standard shift).

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Had it apart, and that collar engages tangs on the outer column, as described in manual, but doesn't lock in place. Upper bearing is worn. but not broken; I flushed it and filled with fresh Lubriplate. (upper bearing is backordered).

Besides looking odd, can't move the signal lever when it's at 11:00 rather than 9:00.

Any suggestions? I have the GM manual, which is not at all clear on this point.

Section 9-19, Assembly, paragraph 11: "Position directional signal housing onto mast jacket being sure slots in housing engage with tangs of mast jacket correctly*, then turn housing clockwise against the stops."

*There is only one position in which the slot for the signal lever is anywhere near 9:00.

Although installation was exactly as described, "turn housing clockwise against the stops", there is nothing to keep it from turning back the other way when shifting.

On my other cars, neither the signal lever nor shifter move the outer steel cover.

I've had many 1965/1966 Chevrolets but this is a new problem to me. Any suggestions?