Turn signal lever adapter fit
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Mark Nunn
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Turn signal lever adapter fit
I am installing a turn signal switch assembly and I have the lever adapter. The inside curvature of the adapter doesn't conform to my steering column. It's off by a lot and there is a gap between the adapter and the column. I was thinking of planing or grinding it to fit but there must be a more elegant way to make it fit. I don't want to just squeeze it down and hope it doesn't damage the column. Has anyone had experience with these?
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John kuehn
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Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit
If you don’t want to modify the block you have tale a piece of hardwood and make one that will fit. It may take a little time to make but it will work and made to look nice. At least it would be a good prototype you can use as a guide to modify the metal one that came with the kit.
You could probably pick up a round piece of wood at a lumber yard or some type of wood off of an old bedstead or backboard.
You could probably pick up a round piece of wood at a lumber yard or some type of wood off of an old bedstead or backboard.
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CudaMan
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Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit
My car came to me with turn signals installed, but the housing on mine is different than yours. My housing has a curved shape built in to the bottom and uses a strap to finish the attachment to the column.
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Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
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Mark Gregush
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Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! 
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit
it always helps to include a picture of the problem (your steering column with the adapter).
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Mick Jagger
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Mark Nunn
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Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit
I have the adapter in Mark G`s post. Its made of a hard plastic. I'll get a photo tomorrow.
Edit, It's "tomorrow". Here is a photo.
Edit, It's "tomorrow". Here is a photo.