[T3] Steering column help

Max Welton max.welton.2k at gmail.com
Thu Nov 5 08:58:46 PST 2020


> I think your '67 column is almost completely different from all the later
> columns. The only similar parts would be the shaft, horn circuit and wheel.
> The turn signal switch and lock assy. are completely different.
>
> I don't see the bearing in your photo. I'd start there, get the shaft in place,
> and then see how the turn signal switch fits.

Isn't #16 in my first pic the bearing?

> There might be good cause to consider swapping to a later Type 3 column.
> The early ign. sw. is NLA and the TS switch is fiddly. Starting in '68 we also
> got a collapsing shaft, which could be a lifesaver in a crash.

I would except the housing has already been powdercoated and looks
really nice. Also the ign switch is an ISP replacement so it isn't 53
years old.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2106976.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2106975.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2107013.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2107012.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2107014.jpg

I'm trying to figure out what keeps the switch located. Looks like
there needs to be a screw or post through the semi-circular part to
engage the switch?

I'm making a list of missing parts using https://www.vwispwest.com/pg94

113415589A Thrust Ring
113415587A Thrust Spring
113415593A Washer
111415521D Locking Shell

I'm wondering if my best bet would be to obtain another steering
column (like from a bug) for parts. Those are all type-1 bug part
numbers. And of course I would learn a lot from taking it apart.

A column from a 61-67 bug should do, right?

Thanks for all the help BTW.

Max



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