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Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:07 pm
by Mark Nunn
I am installing a turn signal switch assembly and I have the lever adapter. The inside curvature of the adapter doesn't conform to my steering column. It's off by a lot and there is a gap between the adapter and the column. I was thinking of planing or grinding it to fit but there must be a more elegant way to make it fit. I don't want to just squeeze it down and hope it doesn't damage the column. Has anyone had experience with these?
Turn signal adapter.jpg

Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:18 pm
by John kuehn
If you don’t want to modify the block you have tale a piece of hardwood and make one that will fit. It may take a little time to make but it will work and made to look nice. At least it would be a good prototype you can use as a guide to modify the metal one that came with the kit.
You could probably pick up a round piece of wood at a lumber yard or some type of wood off of an old bedstead or backboard.

Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:48 pm
by CudaMan
My car came to me with turn signals installed, but the housing on mine is different than yours. My housing has a curved shape built in to the bottom and uses a strap to finish the attachment to the column.

Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:47 pm
by Mark Gregush

Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:11 pm
by TRDxB2
it always helps to include a picture of the problem (your steering column with the adapter).

Re: Turn signal lever adapter fit

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:34 pm
by Mark Nunn
I have the adapter in Mark G`s post. Its made of a hard plastic. I'll get a photo tomorrow.

Edit, It's "tomorrow". Here is a photo.
Turn signal adapter fit.jpg