Lost my key
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D0AZ-7228-D .. A/T Shift Collar-Use with fixed steering column (no tilt wheel) / Obsolete ~ 2 available NOS
1980/81 F100/350 & Bronco // 1970/78 LTD/Grand Marquis / 1972/76 Thunderbird / 1974/76 Cougar / 1975/80 Granada/Monarch.
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E2TZ-7228-B .. A/T Shift Collar-Use with fixed steering column (no tilt wheel) / Obsolete ~ 3 available NOS
1982/91 F100/350 & Bronco.
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E2TZ-7228-C (replaced D4OZ-7228-A) .. A/T Shift Collar-Use with adjustable steering column (with tilt wheel) / Obsolete ~ 3 available NOS
1980/91 F100/350 & Bronco // 1974/76 Cougar/Torino/Ranchero / 1977/79 Thunderbird/Cougar/Ranchero & LTD II (not an LTD!).
1980/81 F100/350 & Bronco // 1970/78 LTD/Grand Marquis / 1972/76 Thunderbird / 1974/76 Cougar / 1975/80 Granada/Monarch.
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E2TZ-7228-B .. A/T Shift Collar-Use with fixed steering column (no tilt wheel) / Obsolete ~ 3 available NOS
1982/91 F100/350 & Bronco.
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E2TZ-7228-C (replaced D4OZ-7228-A) .. A/T Shift Collar-Use with adjustable steering column (with tilt wheel) / Obsolete ~ 3 available NOS
1980/91 F100/350 & Bronco // 1974/76 Cougar/Torino/Ranchero / 1977/79 Thunderbird/Cougar/Ranchero & LTD II (not an LTD!).
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You don't have to even remove the inner door panel, it's that easy.
But if the ignition key is different than the door key, have you contacted a mobile locksmith? This would be way easier than having to use a controlled nuclear explosive charge to unlock the steering column sans key. Probably cheaper, too, versus tracking down some expensive obsolete parts.
A couple of years ago, I accidentally locked the key to my camper inside. A locksmith came to my place and unlocked the door in minutes. He only charged $45. If I had also needed a key, it would have been a little more. But even if you were charged $100, I bet the savings in aggravation alone would be worth it.
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This is the procedure in the factory manual if you do not have the key and have no way of getting the key;
Get a big screwdriver or chisel and a hammer
Carefully get the tip of the screwdriver or chisel behind the chrome part of the tumbler. Give it a couple of good smacks, the chrome piece will break off.
You will now have a gap all around where the key goes in and the column. Take a small tool of some kind, reach up in there and push down on the keeper pin to release the tumbler.
Then go to the store and buy a new tumbler and keys, all the stores used to carry them. I haven't checked lately though.
Get a big screwdriver or chisel and a hammer
Carefully get the tip of the screwdriver or chisel behind the chrome part of the tumbler. Give it a couple of good smacks, the chrome piece will break off.
You will now have a gap all around where the key goes in and the column. Take a small tool of some kind, reach up in there and push down on the keeper pin to release the tumbler.
Then go to the store and buy a new tumbler and keys, all the stores used to carry them. I haven't checked lately though.
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Mountain Pass
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I am thinking to have a tow truck move the truck 20' back to my driveway.
Then i will have more time to find a solution.
If i can take the door lock to get a key made i can avoid damaging my steering column.
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Is this a level, hard surface? I've "walked" broken vehicles a short distance using a rolling floor jack. You may have to take a few bites. Lift the back end to move fore/aft. Position the jack sideways to take a "steering" bite. Obviously don't do any of this on a slanted surface because it could get away from you. Only lift an inch or so off the ground so you can quickly lower the jack as needed.
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Is this a level, hard surface? I've "walked" broken vehicles a short distance using a rolling floor jack. You may have to take a few bites. Lift the back end to move fore/aft. Position the jack sideways to take a "steering" bite. Obviously don't do any of this on a slanted surface because it could get away from you. Only lift an inch or so off the ground so you can quickly lower the jack as needed.
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No, much simpler than that. You can "steer" without ever having to pivot the front wheels. It's more like aiming the entire vehicle, versus angling the front wheels for normal steering.
The easiest thing is leave the front wheels on the ground. Position the floor jack under the back end, as close to perpendicular to the centerline as possible. You can't get a full 90 degrees, but close enough. Lift the back wheels an inch off the ground, and push the bed sideways. You may have to take a few bites, but working this way, you can aim the entire vehicle in the direction you want. Sounds like a lot of work, but it goes quickly, especially with a helper or two.
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From: Caraway, AR
No, much simpler than that. You can "steer" without ever having to pivot the front wheels. It's more like aiming the entire vehicle, versus angling the front wheels for normal steering.
The easiest thing is leave the front wheels on the ground. Position the floor jack under the back end, as close to perpendicular to the centerline as possible. You can't get a full 90 degrees, but close enough. Lift the back wheels an inch off the ground, and push the bed sideways. You may have to take a few bites, but working this way, you can aim the entire vehicle in the direction you want. Sounds like a lot of work, but it goes quickly, especially with a helper or two.
The easiest thing is leave the front wheels on the ground. Position the floor jack under the back end, as close to perpendicular to the centerline as possible. You can't get a full 90 degrees, but close enough. Lift the back wheels an inch off the ground, and push the bed sideways. You may have to take a few bites, but working this way, you can aim the entire vehicle in the direction you want. Sounds like a lot of work, but it goes quickly, especially with a helper or two.
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Uff dah! Of course that would work, too. I have a rolling floor jack, but not skates, so my past escapades were based on what was available at the time.
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Bill would know for sure but some years had a key code stamped on a lock cylinder. Then a dealer could cut a key based on the code. (If you can find a dealer with a key cutter)
Did this when I bought a 68 Galaxie at a police auction with no key.
Did this when I bought a 68 Galaxie at a police auction with no key.
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Update
I went to Napa and bought a new ignition cylinder with 2 keys.
While I was getting tools together to drill out the current one.
For some reason i thought i would try the new key in the old ignition.
The ignition turned the truck started and I was able to move it to my driveway.
The key only worked once I wish i would have switched to the new cylinder before i took the key out of the old one.
At least the truck is in my driveway now and i don't have to worry about getting it moved.
I may find the keys and not have to change the door locks and locking gas cap.
I went to Napa and bought a new ignition cylinder with 2 keys.
While I was getting tools together to drill out the current one.
For some reason i thought i would try the new key in the old ignition.
The ignition turned the truck started and I was able to move it to my driveway.
The key only worked once I wish i would have switched to the new cylinder before i took the key out of the old one.
At least the truck is in my driveway now and i don't have to worry about getting it moved.
I may find the keys and not have to change the door locks and locking gas cap.
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