ozark2 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1984/351/auto/tilt....8 degrees here, but started OK. Key was harder to turn than usual. Started and stopped 2-3 times..Got in last time..Key would not turn..at all.. Seems I changed cylinder a few years ago..but I don't recall taking column apart...or removing wheel. Where should I start ?..thanks..jerry....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Jerry - Happy New Year! Sounds like the grease in your ignition switch, not the tumbler, or the linkage thereunto has set up. There's some info here: Electrical/Ignition Switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark2 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Jerry - Happy New Year! Sounds like the grease in your ignition switch, not the tumbler, or the linkage thereunto has set up. There's some info here: Electrical/Ignition Switch. In a message dated 1/2/2018 10:36:32 AM Central Standard Time, redacted_email_address writes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark2 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Jerry - Happy New Year! Sounds like the grease in your ignition switch, not the tumbler, or the linkage thereunto has set up. There's some info here: Electrical/Ignition Switch.Guess I could wait till it warms up..and therefore softens grease !. I'm not in the mood to lay around in 8 degree weather. It happened in my barn..so I cant get it in my shop..Damn Murphy !! In a message dated 1/2/2018 10:36:32 AM Central Standard Time, redacted_email_address writes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetesPonies Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 The actual switch is on the side of the column. The place you put the key, is connected to the actual electrical switch. Start by removing he plastic covers on the column. You should be able to see the switch and the linkage going from the key switch to the actual ignition switch. I have seen then get stiff as you describe, especially when bitter cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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