'72 steering column hazard switch rod

[Nick K.]

The rod or lever (not sure of the correct term) that the hazard flasher button screws to that goes to the turn signal switch to activate the hazard flasher is missing in my '72 with tilt/tele column. Anyone know of a source for these? Can't tell from the exploded views available if there are any other attaching hardware that also might be missing but there isn't an apparent attaching point for the lever/rod. My normal part sources don't list it. Probably need to locate a used part. Any input is appreciated.

[Larry M.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Nick,

It's been a very long time since I've had the tilt/tele steering column on our 1972 apart, but to the best of my recollection, the screw that attaches the knob screws directly into the portion of the turn signal switch that activates the flashers.

Are you working with a known original and correct switch? I believe the GM part number (discontinued) is 1997984. The non-tilt/tele switch is (was) 1997983.

Other than the tiny left and right cancelling springs, I'm not aware of any component switch parts available.

Larry

[Nick K.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

You are correct if this were a standard column but the tilt/tele is different. There is a pivot rod that the button attaches to that goes to the turn signal switch according to the exploded views in the '72 service manual.

[Larry M.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

What page in the service manual?

[Nick K.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Don't have the manual at hand as it's in the garage but it is in the steering section. There is a seperate exploded view for a Corvette titl/tele column.

[Joe L.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

The rod or lever (not sure of the correct term) that the hazard flasher button screws to that goes to the turn signal switch to activate the hazard flasher is missing in my '72 with tilt/tele column. Anyone know of a source for these? Can't tell from the exploded views available if there are any other attaching hardware that also might be missing but there isn't an apparent attaching point for the lever/rod. My normal part sources don't list it. Probably need to locate a used part. Any input is appreciated.

Nick------


The lever was GM #7814336. It was discontinued more than 20 years ago and I know of no source for it.

[Larry M.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Nick,

My apologies for pointing you in the wrong direction. I had dis- and re-assembled my T/T column in 1988; obviously there's at least one aspect of it's construction that I've forgotten in the intervening 27 years.

Joe - thanks for your correction.

Larry

[Peter M.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Hi Nick,
The 7814336 lever was used in Oldsmobile full size models with "tilt and travel" from 1969 through to the mid seventies. I suspect it was also used in Buick and Cadillac but I don't have a parts book for either.
It may be easier to find one of those old columns to use for parts.
Kind regards

[Nick K.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Thanks for the info. Another search begins.

[Bill L.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Nick,

If someone was in the column previously or removed the hazard knob, the lever may still be in the column. The lever can fall inside.

Bill

[Nick K.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

I had thought of that and after disassembling the column there is no sign of it. I do have a box of loose parts that came with the car...I'll check that to see if it may be there otherwise the search goes on. I'll just button it up and live without a working hazard flasher. Larger problems I've had. Thanks to all for input.

[Joe L.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

I had thought of that and after disassembling the column there is no sign of it. I do have a box of loose parts that came with the car...I'll check that to see if it may be there otherwise the search goes on. I'll just button it up and live without a working hazard flasher. Larger problems I've had. Thanks to all for input.

Nick-------


Here's what it looks like (with installed knob):

GM #7814336.jpg

[Jim S.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Here is a picture of the hazard switch lever in place (roughly at the 1 o'clock position). You can see the end that plugs into the bottom of the T&T turn signal switch. Please note that this picture is rotated about 90 degrees CCW. So the lever would normally be at the 4 o'clock position as the T&T column is installed in the car.


The lever looks like this and is just about 4 inches long.


Jim

[Nick K.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod

Jim...thanks for the pic. that is a big help. I did find the lever in a box of loose parts. The tip of the lever seen in the pic looks straight in your pic. The tip of the lever that I found has approx a 30 degree bend in it. Is it supposed to be straight as it seems to appear in your pic?

[Jim S.]

Re: '72 steering column hazard switch rod


Nick, this side view does show a very minor 5 degree bend at the turn signal switch end. Definately not 30 degrees.
Jim