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I have a 65 chevy C10 with a three speed shifter column and the steering wheel has quite a bit of play side to side. Also when I use the turn indicator arm the whole collar turs with it? Is there something that should keep the collar from moving so far? Does anyone have a diagram of the layout for the 3 speed column?

I believe there is a diagram of the 3 speed column on the LMC trucks site ( www.lmctrucks.com ). It should be helpful in your search . Is the play in the column itself or in the suspension components ? Have someone turn the steering wheel while you watch the steering shaft under the hood . Then get under the truck and have them turn the wheel back and forth . See if there is any noticeable looseness in any of the components ( idler arm , drag link , etc. ). This may help to figure out the problem . Good luck !

I have the same problem with my '66--I'm actually in the middle of fixing it now. I found this http://s809.photobucket.com/albums/...action=view&current=IMG_1997copy.jpg after taking my steering wheel off.

Here's a post about the problem: https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...;Main=87283&Number=612250#Post612250

Good luck!

I ran into the same problem when restoring the column in my 65 k10. I actually fashioned a bushing out of one of the parts that came when i ordered the lower bearing. this new bushing fit into the bottom of the lower collar centering the shaft. I am going for a 100% factory restoration; this however was unacceptable. the new bushing is awesome.