ignition woes

[jimraelee]

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.

thx
jim

 

[jimraelee]

really nobody???

 

[flareside_thun]

I'd be looking at the electronic switch mounted on the column that the rod goes into for your slop problems.....

 

[94f450sd]

the 91 in your signature?there is no upgrade for it but most likely needs the potmetal piece that pushes the rod.its a good idea for those of you with these trucks to take it apart,clean and relube that piece to keep this from happening

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11112&highlight=steering+column+disassembly

 

[jimraelee]

hello Flare... thanks for the thought.. but its not the switch... I 1) replaced it 2) tried to adj... I cant adj it to a position that all key positions will work ACC RUN START position... I can visibly see that rod and cam bend instead of push properly

 

[flareside_thun]

Well, if starting it is a must, unbolt that electronic switch and use your fingers to slide that plastic piece and start the truck, that'll get you by until you can figure out your next move.

 

[jimraelee]

Flare side... have u been watching my dad for the past 2 months??? that is what he is doing since I live in OR and he is in NV with the truck.... OH that's there only means to get to town since they have snow often