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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 | The mechanic who wired my truck says I need a part for my steering column. The steering wheel has play in it. He says I it needs a bearing that when you turn the wheel it doesn't ground out the turn signals and horn. I was told it might need an upper mast jacket bearing to correct both problems. I have looked everywhere and cannot find one of those bearings.
any help would be appreciated! | | | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 | Believe the gm part number is 5679205. Go to e bay and search that number and a bunch of them come up. Hope that’s what you need. John
1949 gmc 1-ton | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 | I am not a mechanics bear with me. Is a mast jacket bearing the same as an upper bearing that you suggested on eBay?
Secondly, will this fix the grounding issue? He says there should be a sleeve or bearing with copper.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 | Yes that’s what the upper bearing is called. An upper mast bearing. I would think if your existing bearing is worn it could cause the shaft to move causing a grounding problem. Maybe someone else will jump in and verify this. John
1949 gmc 1-ton | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 | I got my parts from LMC. I can't tell you the quality as I have nothing to compare them too. Not like original for sure. They installed easy and seem ok so far. (1 year or so) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 86 | Thanks for the help. Thinking of buying the complete kit, and replacing all the old parts, and hope that solves the issue!
Thanks again,
Chuck | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 | I got my parts from LMC. I can't tell you the quality as I have nothing to compare them too. Not like original for sure. They installed easy and seem ok so far. (1 year or so) Mine's a 1960 | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 159 | Install all new. Good way to go. Good secure feeling. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Yes the grounding of the horn is not an uncommon problem. The parts needed for turn signals and horn in the column are not robust. Take pictures of the sequence of bits and pieces coming out of the column in case you get stuck. As suggested, not a hard project. Lugnutz (member here) has a real nice write up on the column rebuild. Might be a good resource for you. https://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com/ | | |
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