Ignition cylinder won't reinstall

[alandg46]

I took out the ignition cylinder so that i could replace a broken shift tube. No problem getting it out. Now big problem. It won't go back in. Appears to line up correctly, but no go.

 

[adsm08]

Try spinning the key in the cylinder. The key has to be in the same position it was when the cylinder came out.

 

[alandg46]

Done that about a 100 times.

 

[a31ford]

is the lock (the part that turns in the bottom of the cylinder hole in the correct position, after the tube replacement ?

ADSM ?? I only know Chevys at this point, but I would assume Off or ACC for the cylinder removal,re-install ????

Greg

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

They need to be in the run position to remove/install them

 

[alandg46]

The cylinder goes in part way. It stops where the "paddle" on the end of the cylinder that turns the ignition switch won't slide into the slot in the switch.

 

[a31ford]

Wonder of a production change I know PITA, but can you verify both mating outside of colluum ? (MAJOR PITA.........)

 

[alandg46]

I've got it now. It was a little out of alignment. Thanks all