Turn signal arm

[Acollin]

1966 series V.

What holds the splined turn signal arm into it space in the steering column?

Thank in advance of your reply.
Andrew

 

[mikephillips]

Just the arm itself into the turn signal switch?? Originally it was just a press fit, no glue, pin, etc.

 

[greenbean]

Do I smell JB weld

 

[Acollin]

Maybe a little non permanent loctite or a thin wrap of some kind around the splines-- jb weld is a bit too good for this application. I want to hold it in place not turn it into a different car part.

Thanks all
Andrew

 

[Tom H]

The intent of the original design is to make it a permanent assembly. Seems JB Weld is a reasonable step.

Tom

 

[London]

Hi

I used epoxy resin (which jb weld is) on the turn signal arm that kept falling out and it held it firmly in place. I recommend that approach.

Tony

 

[Alpine 1789]

Before you put it back in permanently, you might want to think about refreshing the plastic cover on the arm. I have not done this, but others here have said that heat shrink tubing works nicely for that purpose.

 

[greenbean]

Additionally, rubber spray coating looks real good on the arm, plus it covers the "finger-end-of-the stalk" really nice