jimraelee
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Dad called and said the truck wouldn't start with the key anymore... After disassemble, I find that the paddle, or key on the end of the key/tumblers is twisted off... further investigation I see that the linkage is loose in the column. The key and tumblers rotates a gear block that in turn pushes a "Hook" shape arm that then pushes the long rod down the column to the switch. Is there aftermarket upgrades for this long rod and its Hook shape arm? It seems there is a lot of give in the hook arm rather than pushing firmly down on the rod. That long rod could use a channel to keep it from pushing off to the side. The result would be a straight push of the long rod and also less slop in the key ignition rotation. I have seen on some other fords, you have to rotate the key quite a ways around to get the car/truck to start.
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jim
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jim