86 6.9 250 starting problem

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Feb 23, 2010 | 10:40 PM

rlwilson2

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86 6.9 250 starting problem

Just got a great running 86 diesel but it has an ignition problem... first the key will not turn the truck off and come out. second to start the truck you must turn the key to the start position and push the steering wheel up to make it start... any ideas... would this just be the tumbler and the switch or is it the ignition rod.... I am not opposed to a push button for the starter either...

Feb 23, 2010 | 11:50 PM

bghnkinf250

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do you have to push it up to turn it, or just for it to start?

Feb 24, 2010 | 12:36 AM

rlwilson2

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Just to start... must turn key to start position and push wheel up... Would this just be the actuator??

Feb 24, 2010 | 10:08 AM

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If you have a tilt column, piece #14 usually breaks and causes this problem. The Ford dealer keeps them in stock, and now the parts stores may carry them too.