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dbegley

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Tilt Away Steering wheel
« on: September 13, 2018, 10:09:39 AM »
I am looking for a schematic for the tilt away steering. Anyone have an idea where to find some basic info on what makes this work (or not work as the case may be.)

Mongo

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2018, 10:23:34 AM »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1967-69-Mustang-Repair-Manual-Tilt-Away-Steering-Column-Cougar-Mercury-Ford/222946963645?fits=Year%3A1968%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item33e8acb0bd:g:BQcAAOSwdhla4NMf&vxp=mtr

Covers 1967–69 Mustang / Cougar with
tilt-away steering column.
This repair and diagnostic manual contains
lots of illustrations and trouble-shooting solutions.
Black and white. Softbound,14 pages.
Part number MP310.

definitely worth it!

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2018, 10:31:10 AM »
Are you asking about how it functions or how to take apart a column?

This may be helpful:  http://thecoralsnake.com/Tilt

www.thecoralsnake.com/wiring

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2018, 02:57:36 PM »
My tilt away steering wheel wasn't working when I got the car, I was fine without it. Last summer my garage put on a new Power booster and master cylinder. When I picked the car up they had loosened the steering wheel. When we tightened it back up the steering wheel now has a "loose" feeling, in fact it moves about half an inch. Works ok but I want to figure out how to tighten it to eliminate this slack. Plus while I am at it I might as well see if I can get the tilt away to work.

CharlesTurner

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2018, 05:03:23 PM »
The pins that hold the knuckle together may have backed out.  West Coast Classic Cougar sells an improved version with clips on the ends.
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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2018, 07:53:45 PM »
If you want the column rebuilt, I might know a guy.

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2018, 10:48:38 PM »
Mongo, I ordered that book from the Ebay link you sent. I see that CJ Pony has it for 12.50 but the postage was $6. The Ebay cost was 15.60 with free shipping.

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Re: Tilt Away Steering wheel
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2018, 12:13:49 AM »
sounds good. you will "see" there is a lot to help!