Re: IML: "smoke" entering steering colum

[<pnkmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think Ken is right.  I had smoke through the steering column once on an
old chevy and it from a turn signal relay cooking itself.  I didn't pay
enough attention for the first few puffs, but it drew more and more amps and
finally the whole dashboard was curling white smoke.  By a miracle the car
didn't burn, but it took a new harness to get it back on the road.

PEM


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Miller" <kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: IML: "smoke" entering steering colum


> I had this happen with my '67 Convertible!  It turned out to be the
> turn-signal switch frying itself.
>
> The fantastic 6 stop lights look great on this car, but they sure put a
> load on the little contacts in the switch.  Check your brake and turn
> signals.  I'll bet they aren't working.
>
> Ken Miller
> 61 and 67 Converts
> Portland, Oregon
>
> Anthony Bungaro wrote:
>
> > I have a 67 Crown Convertible----Has anyone ever had"smoke" appearing
> > to be coming through the "steering wheel"----Particularly when
> > accelerating?
> > I am guessing it is the cap where you install the engine oil?
> > I.e. maybe some blow-by escaping?
> > Last year I had new rocker cover gaskets installed--they seem a bit
> > "wet again"
> > Any one with suggestions as to why the "smoking steering wheel"?
> > REGARDS
> > ANTHONY
>
>
>
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