Turn signal cam / cancel interference

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   I have a 63 550 wagon.  3 speed on column, fixed column. I replaced the turn signal cam recently because one side was broken off and it wouldn't auto cancel on a right turn. Now the steering wheel clicks like crazy unless you keep it straight and any turn of the steering wheel causes the turn signal to cancel or even change to the opposite direction.  I can't figure out what's wrong.  I've been tempted to cut the ends off the cam to see if that's what's causing the problem.  But if I'm wrong I've got to order another.  I have considered ordering a replacement switch, but all I have seen available was used switches for 65 bucks.  Any suggestions? I considered taking it back apart and taking some pics if it will help get it fixed. 

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Lexstang Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Apr/29/2014 Location: Lexington ky Status: Offline Points: 104	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lexstang Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Turn signal cam / cancel interference Posted: Aug/26/2015 at 11:54pm
	I have a 63 550 wagon. 3 speed on column, fixed column. I replaced the turn signal cam recently because one side was broken off and it wouldn't auto cancel on a right turn. Now the steering wheel clicks like crazy unless you keep it straight and any turn of the steering wheel causes the turn signal to cancel or even change to the opposite direction. I can't figure out what's wrong. I've been tempted to cut the ends off the cam to see if that's what's causing the problem. But if I'm wrong I've got to order another. I have considered ordering a replacement switch, but all I have seen available was used switches for 65 bucks. Any suggestions? I considered taking it back apart and taking some pics if it will help get it fixed.

farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/27/2015 at 7:13am
	There is a pin on the bottom of the steering wheel that hits the turn signal cam. It's been a while since I had one apart. On some models the pin can be moved, or it's on a removable plate. Seems one was on a spring like piece that was positioned under the steering wheel, but that may have been a different make.
	Frank Swygert