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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (1/14)
12/31/06 1:52pm

dwertz
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Anyone have information on how to replace the turn signal lever on a 1978 vette with telescopic and cruise control.

Appreciate help any one can give.

Thanks

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (2/14)
12/31/06 3:36pm

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Just the lever itself, or the whole turn signal switch?

The lever itself is held to the switch by a Phillips head screw. You need to remove the steering wheel, and the top portion(hub/adaptor) of the tele assy. to get to the switch, and the screw.
This is assuming that the turn sig/c-control stalks with the wiper controls in them are the same.
This is a question for Mr. Mike!!(mkapp7879)

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (3/14)
12/31/06 5:50pm

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Just the lever, I've removed the steering wheel and pulled the switch out of my way. I can;t seem to find the set screw. The broken portion is still in the fitting.

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (4/14)
12/31/06 6:02pm

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78/79 levers should just PULL out and push back in. I believe there IS an early/late 78 situation, tho. With the cruise of course you'll need to get into the column for the wires first.

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (5/14)
12/31/06 6:14pm

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Mike, are they just an interference fit, or is there some sort of "catch" on the end of the stalk?

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (6/14)
12/31/06 6:38pm

dwertz
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I'll check it out. Seems to make sense. I'm wondering if I'll have to drill out the broken piece to get it out. I've scratched my head so much today, i'm losing my hair.

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (7/14)
12/31/06 9:37pm

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There's like a catch on the end. There is also a groove near the end, too. Probably where it snapped off. That doesn't leave much to grab hold of.

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (8/14)
1/1/07 12:18am

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[QUOTE=dwertz]

I'll check it out. Seems to make sense. I'm wondering if I'll have to drill out the broken piece to get it out. I've scratched my head so much today, i'm losing my hair.

[/QUOTE] I was thinking about your idea of drilling it out so I went out and took a look. I'm thinking maybe drill it and tap it with a small, maybe 8-32 tap and insert a screw into it. Grip the screw with a vicegrips and pull it out. The catch I was thinking of is really just a "key" to keep it from turning. It's just a snug fit that keeps it in place. Mike

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (9/14)
1/1/07 3:53am

Joanne
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a ?? my turn signal level pivots up and down when used,works ok but just have a lot of travel, any fix ideas??

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (10/14)
1/1/07 8:36am

dwertz
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Interesting you say that! That's what mine was doing before it broke.

Not sure if its a normal thing or not. I've only owned the car about a year and it's be doing it since I bought it.

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (11/14)
1/1/07 12:26pm

dwertz
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Mike, Just wanted to say thanks. I drilled out the broken piece... put in a small screw, then just pulled it out.

Thanks again and have a safe New Year! Smile

78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (12/14)
1/2/07 5:12am

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no easy fix????????

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (13/14)
1/2/07 5:55am

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[QUOTE=Joanne] no easy fix????????[/QUOTE]

Your's could be either the stalk(handle) about to break, as above, or it could be the plastic in the turn sig. switch has deformed, or is damaged.

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78 Vette Turn Signal Lever replacment (14/14)
1/2/07 8:36am

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] [QUOTE=Joanne] no easy fix????????[/QUOTE]

Your's could be either the stalk(handle) about to break, as above, or it could be the plastic in the turn sig. switch has deformed, or is damaged.

[/QUOTE] I'd agree probably with the innerds of the switch being deformed after years of use. Sounds like maybe the "key" on the lever has been digging into the plastic. I'm wondering if Dwertz's new lever will be tight after replacing it or if the switch will need replacing, too. Mike

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