Topic: '68 Tilt column turn signal lever

[Oz390]

I have a lever in "the collection" that has a nylon "bushing" near the base.  About 5/8" long x 5/16" diameter (guessing, I did not measure and its out in the shed)

Did the tilt columns use this to protect the lever from wearing against the tilt mechanism?  See only a one-size-fits-all repro, and hoping this is not unobtainium, or I guess one could machine up a nylon bush and press it on.... assuming it is correct.

[TLea]

There was a discussion on these a while back. I dont remember what the conclusion was (I think they were non tilt) I've never seen one on a 68 tilt

[ruppstang]

Tim is right the bushing style will not work with the tilt version. Marty

[Oz390]

Ok, does not sound original, but it did fit fine when I tried it...

[ruppstang]

It fit on mine but when I pull it back to tilt the wheel the nylon bushing did not allow enough travel to release the paws. Marty

[krelboyne]

I think that the wand with the nylon bushing came out in 1970-71.