Steering wheel rubbing

[Styxs11]

Every time I go to turn my '70 Utiline, the upper part of the steering column starts to howl. Wheat would cause this? Is there a bearing o some sort that needs replacing?

[Hobcobble]

Every time I go to turn my '70 Utiline, the upper part of the steering column starts to howl. Wheat would cause this? Is there a bearing o some sort that needs replacing?

There is a shaft bearing underneath the turn signal switch. On the '69-'71 columns, I believe
there is a plastic centering "collar" at the bottom of the shaft too. Others can verify... as its been years
since I've had one apart. The noise might be coming from the bearing or perhaps by rubbing if
your shaft has moved inside the column a little. This can come about through weak front cab
mounts which causes the cab to settle which can put pressure on the lower portion of the column.
John

[WD]

Bad rear cab mounts or sagging floorboards cause the same issue in the column. Innards shift, you hear odd noises. Oil the central shaft, check your cab mounts, check the bolts that hold the steering box to the frame.

The newest Sweptline left the factory 45 years ago... Unless yours leaked/sprayed oil constantly, it will have weakened mounts and hardware by now if ever used as a truck.