Irritating Squeak
 

I have an irritating squeak which makes for a very unpleasant drive in my 1934 BB truck. I have found it to be a loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash. I want to replace this pad and it looks like I can remove the two bolts from up under the dash, pry the column down just enough to get the old pad out and the new pad in, and reinstall the two bolts.

Has anyone ever done this? Is there anything I am missing or is there any other trouble I can get myself into? I know I need to be careful with all the under dash wiring. I am tempted to just shoot some WD-40 or penetrating oil into the area.

Thanks

Re: Irritating Squeak
 

Hi MGG, Welcome the the FordBarn forums.

You don't like the sound of the squeak.

I don't like the sound of "loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash." The pad should be available or re-creatable, maybe something from the local saddle shop?

I wouldn't drive a car/truck very far or fast, where the steering column was skeevy.

Re: Irritating Squeak
 

A squeak is the result of one piece of metal rubbing (moving) against another piece of metal. Before removing the column drop, I would try to tighten the bolts which secure the it to the dash to stop this movement. Good luck

Re: Irritating Squeak
 

I made one for my 33 from an old seat belt.
Lawrie

Re: Irritating Squeak
 

Check,Drakes & Macs, they have the rubber pads! Easy fix,it has to be,if I did it!

Re: Irritating Squeak
 

If its like my car undo the 2 bolts and the column will drop down plenty to slide the old pad out and put the new one in. Literally a 5 minute job.

GB