[ponchjoe]

Does anyone know where to find an upper bearing for a 70 column shift column? Mine is loose. I think the lower is available but not the upper.

Thanks

[Shiny]

Sorry if obvious, but I think I saw one on eBay when I was rebuilding my column. I decided I didn't need it, but remember not finding one in catalogs. I think it was staked or swaged into the die-cast housing, which also made me squeamish about replacing it. The one attached, right?

Here is one listed for a Chevy, may be the same?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122520119273

I also remember finding a company in Texas that sold used column parts. I bought a plastic wiring shield from them. If I remember correctly, it was Gary's in Athens, who was great to deal with. I'd call them.

I may also have a used one if you're desperate, but can't promise.

[ponchjoe]

As far as I know you have to replace the assembly. I did the same thing in my 68 column.

[Shiny]

I think the bearing is replaceable if you can find one. I'll try to look up the reference I found online that talked about it.

As I recall, the housing would need to be ground or somehow pried to release the bearing.

[Harry The Hammer]

Reference to a gm parts number in here,who knows? Good luck on your search
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ja2010pdf1.pdf

[ponchjoe]

It sounds like I need to start looking for another column. I'd like to keep it column shift but add tilt if I can find a reasonable unit.

[ponchjoe]

Maybe??? It's the 7800269 number called out in the Jim Shea link above.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/161242120432

Or this?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ac...+bearing,16755