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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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No On Position, Only Cranking Position

I just got done rebuilding this truck (85 F250 with a 7.3 dropped in). I spent two years removing and replacing the engine and doing a complete overhaul inside the interior and the engine bay. When i insert the key to start the truck, there is no normal on position on the ignition cylinder. The truck starts to crank over in the on position as well as the crank position and i cant figure it out. I compared everything in the column to my buddys truck and everything looks the same, so im thinking there must be a wire somewhere where it shouldnt be. Any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 06:15 PM
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Rod / switch in the steering colum fubar
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:26 PM
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My vote is the switch on the column
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:33 PM
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not the tumbler mind you, the switch at the bottom
 
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