Madtikicustoms Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi all! Ive been scrounging the local wrecking yards and cant find what im looking for. Its the two clips that hold the tilt lever in place. (See photo). They used these clips from the 60’s all the way up to 86. Then they changed the tilt design. I need 2. But would like to find 4. I have a 67 Cougar that needs one as well. Which will leave me with a spare. Just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gary Lewis Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Is it 3E716 in this illustration from page Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns and the Illustrations tab? If not, what # is it? I should be able to find the full part number and you may be able to find a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtikicustoms Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Is it 3E716 in this illustration from page Documentation/Interior/Steering Columns and the Illustrations tab? If not, what # is it? I should be able to find the full part number and you may be able to find a source. 3D544 is the part i need the clips for. the part shown in the second photo. Looks like a wobbly U shape is held in place with these clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 3D544 is the part i need the clips for. the part shown in the second photo. Looks like a wobbly U shape is held in place with these clips. D1AZ-3E543-B - Last published list price $10.54 each. Obsolete from Ford, but lotsa dealers still show them on hand. Google pictures look a bit different, but I'm pretty sure that's it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 D1AZ-3E543-B - Last published list price $10.54 each. Obsolete from Ford, but lotsa dealers still show them on hand. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-Ford-Mustang-Tilt-Steering-Column-Release-Lever-Retainer-D1AZ3E43B/174164239423?epid=1211196206&hash=item288cff643f:g:yZ0AAOSwi5VeJvZt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 D1AZ-3E543-B - Last published list price $10.54 each. Obsolete from Ford, but lotsa dealers still show them on hand. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-Ford-Mustang-Tilt-Steering-Column-Release-Lever-Retainer-D1AZ3E43B/174164239423?epid=1211196206&hash=item288cff643f:g:yZ0AAOSwi5VeJvZt CRAP - $27 each?? I'll sell you some for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 3D544 is the part i need the clips for. the part shown in the second photo. Looks like a wobbly U shape is held in place with these clips. The part number shows that part was used starting in 1971 on cars and trucks. (The D means 70's, the 1 means 1970 +1, and the A means the Ford line of cars - not trucks, not Pintos, not Merc's, just the large Fords.) Here's what the master parts catalogs show for usage: 3D544 LEVER (STEERING COLUMN RELEASE) 73/78 A - - w/tilt wheel 73 F - - w/tilt wheel 76/ G - - w/tilt wheel 74/ S - - w/tilt wheel 78/ U - - w/tilt wheel 78/ EI00/350 - - w/tilt wheel FI00/350 - - w/tilt wheel 80/ E-F-U100/350,F(Super Duty) 89 F53 — Stripped Chassis And here's how to translate the A and F and G, etc: VEHICLES and RELATED CATALOG CODES CATALOG CODES and RELATED VEHICLES Bronco U A Ford Fairmont P B Torino, LTD II Fiesta X F Mustang Ford A G Granada Granada G L Pinto LTD II B P Maverick Maverick P P Fairmont Mustang F S Thunderbird Pinto L U Bronco Thunderbird S X Fiesta Torino B So, that might help you find a used part. But, for finding what the part number for the clip is, I'm stuck. As you've noticed, the illustration doesn't appear to show it. Would it help if I posted the illustrations for those other applications? Perhaps one of them shows it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 The part number shows that part was used starting in 1971 on cars and trucks. (The D means 70's, the 1 means 1970 +1, and the A means the Ford line of cars - not trucks, not Pintos, not Merc's, just the large Fords.) Here's what the master parts catalogs show for usage: 3D544 LEVER (STEERING COLUMN RELEASE) 73/78 A - - w/tilt wheel 73 F - - w/tilt wheel 76/ G - - w/tilt wheel 74/ S - - w/tilt wheel 78/ U - - w/tilt wheel 78/ EI00/350 - - w/tilt wheel FI00/350 - - w/tilt wheel 80/ E-F-U100/350,F(Super Duty) 89 F53 — Stripped Chassis And here's how to translate the A and F and G, etc: VEHICLES and RELATED CATALOG CODES CATALOG CODES and RELATED VEHICLES Bronco U A Ford Fairmont P B Torino, LTD II Fiesta X F Mustang Ford A G Granada Granada G L Pinto LTD II B P Maverick Maverick P P Fairmont Mustang F S Thunderbird Pinto L U Bronco Thunderbird S X Fiesta Torino B So, that might help you find a used part. But, for finding what the part number for the clip is, I'm stuck. As you've noticed, the illustration doesn't appear to show it. Would it help if I posted the illustrations for those other applications? Perhaps one of them shows it? No Gary. I don't think it's in the illustration. Look at the '73-'79 car catalog - it's there and plain as day... Remember my repeated comments on catalog errors/omissions?? The catalogs are helpful, NOT a bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 D1AZ-3E543-B - Last published list price $10.54 each. Obsolete from Ford, but lotsa dealers still show them on hand. Google pictures look a bit different, but I'm pretty sure that's it... Looks like I'm a bit late to the party. But the applications for 3D544 should also be for 3E543. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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