1968 wood wheel

[fireZ]

Any idea what torque the steering wheel nut should be? I have put my wood wheel back on after winter storage and the horn activates by itself the odd time. Could the nut be on to tight?

[1968RSZ28]

Any idea what torque the steering wheel nut should be?

Standard or tilt column?

Paul

[fireZ]

standard column in the car. I think maybe I found the problem. The spring pin is on an angle and I think it is shorting itself out on the steering wheel hub where it comes through

[1968RSZ28]

standard column in the car.

35 lb. ft. per the 1968 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual.

Paul