When did Oldsmobile stop making Cutlass steering wheels?

When did Oldsmobile stop making Cutlass steering wheels?

We have molds for almost all Steering Wheels from 1940 through 1962, Cutlass and 442 from 1964 through 1968 and we are always making new molds. Certain Oldsmobile wheels can be reduced in diameter.

Is it dangerous to have a loose steering wheel?

A loose steering wheel can be unsafe for the driver and travelers as well as every other person on the road. Rapidly figure out how to settle a steering wheel before taking your car out on the road. A steering wheel locking up unexpectedly while driving can be intriguing and dangerous.

Can a steering wheel be reduced in diameter?

Certain Oldsmobile wheels can be reduced in diameter. To understand my process in recasting steering wheels, please refer to the web page labeled RECAST PROCESS.

What happens if your steering wheel locks up while driving?

It hurts your engine and can lead to your steering wheel locking up while driving. The abrupt turns may also cause your power steering pump to get stuck. So if you can, make the turns slowly and gently and you will significantly reduce the odds of getting your steering wheel locked up while driving.

We have molds for almost all Steering Wheels from 1940 through 1962, Cutlass and 442 from 1964 through 1968 and we are always making new molds. Certain Oldsmobile wheels can be reduced in diameter.

What to do when your steering wheel won’t turn in?

When you feel the steering wheel wanting to spring back you have turned hard enough, do not turn the wheel too hard, turn the key with normal pressure (Do not force key). If a locked steering wheel is the problem this will fix it. Back to Troubleshooting

Why is my steering rack hard to turn?

Bad Steering Rack The steering rack is connected to the wheel through a series of shafts and U-joints. These parts and the rack itself get damaged and worn simply because of everyday driving. If you find the stiffed wheel just after starting the car, the problem is definitely with the steering rack.

Why is my GM tilt steering column wobbly?

Here is the lower housing bolting plate. As a side note, my theory as to why the four bolts work lose and cause the “wobbly column” pattern failure so common with GM tilt columns is that the cross-sectional area of the tube that the bolting plate bears against is too small, resulting in the thin column tube edges deforming over time.