On Thursday, July 01, 2010 07:46:02 pm Richard Crabbe wrote:
> Basically this is what I have done - locked the ignition put everything in
> place and tighten it down.
>
> The problem starts there.
>
> With the column bolts tight - I can unlock the ignition turn the wheel and
> when I take the key out it will not lock.
>
> I have to loosen the bolts for it to lock.
>
> Then I start over. I have tried several different things but to no avail.
>
> I do not remember having any problems when I rebuilt the car 7 years ago
> nor before I removed the dash and column..
>
>
>
> Crabby
>
Richard,
I just finished assembling my 72 ignition switch and all I had to do is feel
for the slot in the bottom of the steering column and insure the steering
locked before I tightened the top cap.
Before I installed the bottom, I gave the locking tab a few drops of 3 & 1 oil
and worked it until the tab was really oiled. Your locking tab might be
sticking in the assembly.
Not sure if a 76 is the same part but it just took some patience to insure the
locking tab is centered on the slot in the shaft.
Bob
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