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tufcj 
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 Topic: 69 tilt column, lower bearing and supportPosted: Mar/22/2015 at 6:56pm |
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Has anyone found a compatible GM part number for the lower bearing and support for a tilt column? My support (plastic around the bearing) is cracked and the bearing is shot.
Do any of the AMC vendors carry a replacement? Bob tufcj |
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74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
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Posted: Mar/22/2015 at 7:12pm |
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Not sure what style bearing the early tilts use but the lower bearing on the Saginaw tilt columns (70 and later) are still available.
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Posted: Mar/22/2015 at 7:17pm |
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I just got the bearing in last week from Kennedy American. I also need the plastic piece and have glued the one I have back together since I couldn't find it anywhere. It seems that later cars used a slightly different looking piece, as did GM cars, but they might fit for all I know. The one on my 69 AMX looks sort of like a big castle nut.
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tufcj
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Posted: Mar/24/2015 at 11:09am |
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With the help of a GM column rebuilder, I found that the bearing/retainer from a 67-68 Chevelle, Camaro, Impala, w/tilt will work. It's just a little different, held in place with 2 stainless screws instead of a clip. The new retainer is made from Delrin, instead of plastic, so it should last the life of the car.
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Posted: Mar/24/2015 at 12:21pm |
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If the AMC vendors don't have it you might try Classic industries.
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Posted: Mar/24/2015 at 12:57pm |
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Got one from the guy that helped me. Figured I owed him that since he took the time to email and look at pictures and measurements that I emailed him. $87 to my door with the bearing and retainer (made in USA). The bearing alone was $35.
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