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Old 06-19-2018, 12:09 PM   #1
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Default Steering Column Bracket 36

The column bracket seems to be attached to the dash with bolts that go through and fasten on the under side of the dash. The left side seems to be a 1/2” nut but the right doesn’t seem to have a nut on a smooth stud of some sort. Am I close to understanding what holds the column in place? I need to remove the column but nothing gives. The nut is tight for sure. Suggestions???
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Old 06-19-2018, 12:24 PM   #2
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It was a break off head on that bolt. If your lucky you can get ahold with pliers and get it to turn. Penetrating oil is your friend here. Good luck.
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Old 06-19-2018, 08:02 PM   #3
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What about the other side that doesn’t seem to have a nut? Is it just a stabilizer stud?
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Old 06-20-2018, 11:33 AM   #4
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I’ve been working on the bracket this morning but no good. Lots of penetrating oil but it won’t budge. Anybody got more ideas?
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Old 06-20-2018, 12:39 PM   #5
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This link shows the way they originally removed tamper proof bolts. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/colu...oltremoval.htm

The bolts usually hold the column drop from the top side up in the dash.

Here is another link. http://www.goldengatev8.org/tips/Res...ngIgnition.htm

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Old 06-20-2018, 02:12 PM   #6
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I think the link will be a great help later. I’m still struggling with getting the column bracket that attaches to the dash free. The one bolt with a head won’t budge and the other has no head. I’m rather frustrated
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Old 06-20-2018, 02:24 PM   #7
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If you haven't already done it I suggest that you remove the speedometer for easier access.
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Old 06-20-2018, 02:40 PM   #8
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Dash is empty of guages
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Old 06-21-2018, 03:40 AM   #9
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good info here. i'll be un-doing mine soon too.
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Old 06-21-2018, 06:44 AM   #10
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Stretch, you could try applying some heat to the top of the column drop casting where those bolts fasten, using a heat gun or hair dryer. No flame heat!! Try removing the hex head bolt first. Maybe tighten slightly, then try to remove. If it breaks, you can deal with that later. Then try vice grip pliers on the round head bolt. I was lucky enough to remove a couple this way in the past. Maybe applying some penetrating oil on those bolts a couple days prior to removal might also help. Good luck!
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Old 06-21-2018, 07:06 AM   #11
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Great looking tool. Anyone have one to rent? I will need to do this when I switch out my '36 steering column and put in the '37 column. Or can I get the horn/light rod out without dropping the column. I am hoping the complete steering sector will pull out the bottom when I have the engine out and the front suspension down.
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Old 06-21-2018, 07:13 AM   #12
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No. 1 If there is a short part of the bolt sticking above the bracket. i used a short hacksaw blade and cut a slot in the bolt. then i used a screw driver to remove the bolt. No. 2 Then i used a big hammer to beat the bolt to death and threw it away, No. 2 is optional
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Great looking tool. Anyone have one to rent? I will need to do this when I switch out my '36 steering column and put in the '37 column. Or can I get the horn/light rod out without dropping the column. I am hoping the complete steering sector will pull out the bottom when I have the engine out and the front suspension down.
I just removed that column tightening bolt on a 36 truck column drop by drilling a series of small holes in line on the head of the bolt to form a slot. Then using a hand held impact driver with a slotted bit, I got that bolt out. This method has worked many times for me, including ones on some very weathered drops that had been exposed to the elements for years. A little heat in the right area can also help.
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