1970 340 Swinger steering column gets hot

Gear shift indicator light operates when you pull the light switch, parking lights or headlights.

toolmanmike said

My 66 Dart had a missing firewall grommet and a bad lower column seal, I fixed both and the heat, small, and noise went away.

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A 70 Dart has two dust seals one for the steering shaft and another for shift tube (automatic) either one or both could be missing / damaged.