[TR] Locking Steering Column

[Bob]

On Thursday, July 01, 2010 07:46:02 pm Richard Crabbe wrote:
> Basically this is what I have done - locked the ignition put everything in
> place and tighten it down.
> 
> The problem starts there.
> 
> With the column bolts tight - I can unlock the ignition turn the wheel and
> when I take the key out it will not lock.
> 
> I have to loosen the bolts for it to lock.
> 
> Then I start over. I have tried several different things but to no avail.
> 
> I do not remember having any problems when I rebuilt the car 7 years ago
> nor before I removed the dash and column..
> 
> 
> 
> Crabby
> 
Richard,

I just finished assembling my 72 ignition switch and all I had to do is feel 
for the slot in the bottom of the steering column and insure the steering 
locked before I tightened the top cap.

Before I installed the bottom, I gave the locking tab a few drops of 3 & 1 oil 
and worked it until the tab was really oiled. Your locking tab might be 
sticking in the assembly.

Not sure if a 76 is the same part but it just took some patience to insure the 
locking tab is centered on the slot in the shaft.

Bob