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1969 steering column clicking (1/4)
 10/26/14 6:00pm
rep69
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Suffolk, VA - USA

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1969 convertible 427 4speed


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I have noticed that when I turn the steering wheel, there is a clicking sound.  It seems to coming from around the top end of the column. Maybe the bearings going bad?  I have noticed that my steering box is leaking from the bottom side. I know that is on the list of repair items.   
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Re: 1969 steering column clicking (2/4)
 10/26/14 10:38pm
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Turn signal canceler? 

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Re: 1969 steering column clicking (3/4)
 10/27/14 8:40am
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Suffolk, VA - USA

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1969 convertible 427 4speed


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It could be, I am going to have my mechanic look at it and hopefully determine the source of the clicking.  Thanks
Re: 1969 steering column clicking (4/4)
 10/27/14 12:59pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Could be anything....is it a tilt/tele, or standard column? Could be the column lock pin on the key cylinder not retracting all the way, could be the turn sig cam....could be peanuts dropped down in there, could be the bearing....hard to say. Gunna hafta open it up and have a look-see....Ouch

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