Steering column interchangability?, Can I change out my early column for later model. |
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Steering column interchangability?, Can I change out my early column for later model. |
deemsriddle |
May 16 2019, 07:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 1-January 17 From: Ringgold GA Member No.: 20,717 Region Association: South East States |
The steering column in my 1971 914 started out with problems starting. The starter would not engage every time but would always start eventually. Now the switch is hung up in the start position. I know that Ii need a new column, but wonder if the columns and interchangeable? The wiring should be doable, but are there any other considerations?
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
May 16 2019, 09:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
the easiest thing to do (although it is not that easy) is to replace the switch.
To change to the later column, you would have to weld brackets into your car and change the wiring harness around. NOT easy NOT fun The steering column in my 1971 914 started out with problems starting. The starter would not engage every time but would always start eventually. Now the switch is hung up in the start position. I know that Ii need a new column, but wonder if the columns and interchangeable? The wiring should be doable, but are there any other considerations? |
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