non-locking steering column
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non-locking steering column
I recently bought a 1946 Ford 1/2 Ton pickup. It has what appears to be the original steering column ignition switch and key, but NO locking mechanism for the steering wheel. Can this be right? I thought the pickups had the same locking mechanism as the cars.
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Frank
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Frank
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The steering mech. should lock, unless the two screws in the column shaft were removed. As I recall they are allen heads, but could be wrong there. I removed mine to allow for some mods. It doesnt lock but works fine otherwise.
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I may not have explained this clearly. There is NO locking mechanism like there is on the cars. There is just an ignition key that goes in the side from the right of the column and an ON-OFF switch above it that switches from left to right. It doesn't appear to be some kind of aftermarket device.
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If the key is turned, like it was off, and the steering wheel can still turn, then most likely the problem is either on the steering shaft or the column drop/lock. The steering shaft has a 2 piece collar that is screwed to it that the plunger from the column drop locks into to keep the wheel from turning. The on-off turns on the ignition, the key is allow you to flip the ignition switch, and also to unlock the steering shaft. Easy check, see if the plunger moves when the key is turned, if it it does, then most likely the collar on the steering shaft is missing.
If you have no plunger, then somebody took it out. All the trucks had them. I've never seen the pieces sold seperate so perhaps you might try finding a whole new unit.
If you have no plunger, then somebody took it out. All the trucks had them. I've never seen the pieces sold seperate so perhaps you might try finding a whole new unit.
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