Re: 74 GTV Turn Signal Levers

[Fred & Mel Zimmermann <fredmelzimm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stefano,
My Dad taught me something when I was a kid, that I still remember. Mind
you, I don't think that he ever saw an Alfa. If you are working on
something that is hard to get at, remove whatever is in the way! In this
case, it's the steering wheel. Remove it. It will allow far more access to
the column stalk. The upper shroud will come off if you remove the "U"
shaped clamp that secures the steering column under the dash. When that is
removed you will have another inch of so of clearance to help remove the
upper clam shell shroud. Another trick that I learned has to do with the
turn signal springs. I have had a number of Alfa's in which the turn
signal would not return when you made the turn and you had to manually
reset the lever. Sand the column with 400 grit garnet paper or the like,
where the spring makes contact. Use front to back  or up and down (not
sideways) motion. The slight friction of this sanded surface allows the
spring to have something to grip on and will allow the turn signal to
return every time.
Take heart if you crack the upper clam shell shroud, they are available,
because even after you remove the U clamp, it is a tight squeeze. Good
luck!
Fred Zimmermann
67 Duetto
69 Berlina
71 GTV
53 Chevy Pickup

Stefano Iachella wrote:

> Hi cats,
>
> Can someone tell me how to remove the turn signal levers
> from a 74 GTV, please?
>
> I removed the lower steering column shroud and see a few
> allen head bolts in there, but didn't want to get too much into
> it yet, in case I have to remove the steering wheel. Do I?
> How does the upper shroud come off, too? I can't seem to
> get that off, as well.
>
> My turn signal lever has a visible crack where the metal
> shaft attaches to the plastic base. If I remove it I should
> be able to epoxy it and it won't be so wobbly. There seems
> to be other things contributing to the wobbliness, so I
> want to inspect the construction of this piece.
>
> Thanks,
> Stefano
> Oakland, CA
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