Ignition/column...again.

[Old Goat]

Here is a couple threds that might help?

Ignition cylinder problem

Well, just bought a 1990 F350 4x4 CCLB and I have my first problem. I went to start it and turned the key to run but something felt weird so I didn't try to start the engine--good thing I didn't because when I turned the key back to OFF or ACC nothing happened. The glowplugs and start lights...

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'87-'91 steering column options?

So after reading up on the 87-91 steering columns it seems that parts are a beach to find. I plan on keeping this truck for a long time and don't want to end up with a bad column and no parts available. Aside from finding a good JY part what are the current options? I need the tilt function...

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Tilt column ignition lock help?

Hey folks, I’ve got an 89 super duty 5 speed. I put a new starter in cause my original stayed engaged and got destroyed. Reason being my ignition switch has a tendency to turn to crank position and not automatically return, which SURPRISE! Chews starters. I know the tilt columns have problems...

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'87-'91 steering column options?

So after reading up on the 87-91 steering columns it seems that parts are a beach to find. I plan on keeping this truck for a long time and don't want to end up with a bad column and no parts available. Aside from finding a good JY part what are the current options? I need the tilt function...

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Goat

 

[franklin2]

I did that back when the key start stopped working. Pushing the rod further didn't help so I replaced the contacts "board" that the rod moves. Still no start. So I added a push-button start. And that worked fine.
Now the key won't even turn the power on (for starting or playing the radio or opening the FSS).
Perhaps unrelated, but when I turn the key to off it's always made a snapping noise. Kinda sounds like a quick spark. It's always done that though.

You can try this again. That is all the key and the mechanism does in the top of the column, is move that rod which moves the ignition switch electrical. Much easier to test this out like this than to pull the steering wheel and mess with the top of the column.