column question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 01-22-2014, 10:40 PM

the colder its getting here in the northeast the harder it is to get my truck started. this morning after clearing a foot of snow off it it took two hands to twist the ignition past the on position after the glow plugs lit to get the thing to start position, and get the motor to crank. While it was warm out I never had a problem. Im thinking that I may be having some issues with the ignition switch or the linkage freezing. Im thinking for a quick fix spray some WD40 on it.. that should be safe and if it gets on electrical connections wont hurt anything will it.. I was going to pop off the wheel and spray it down the ignition key switch and maybe along the actuator rod and that gear thing

willy41 · 01-23-2014, 12:39 AM

For what it's worth, my intermittent starting problems traced to a torn up nylon gear that the lock cylinder actuates. The ignition switch has some travel, up and down, and if the PO had just moved the switch up, it would have made the starting connection. As it was, he just overstressed the nylon gear. -glen

motornut · 01-23-2014, 10:59 AM

can you disconnect the actuator rod ,work the switch manually?
when cold I've had the Jimmys steering wheel need to turn a bit,to ease unlocking the pin under it,but i notice the wheel turns a bit after unlocking,like there was pressure holding

01-22-2014, 10:40 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	column question the colder its getting here in the northeast the harder it is to get my truck started. this morning after clearing a foot of snow off it it took two hands to twist the ignition past the on position after the glow plugs lit to get the thing to start position, and get the motor to crank. While it was warm out I never had a problem. Im thinking that I may be having some issues with the ignition switch or the linkage freezing. Im thinking for a quick fix spray some WD40 on it.. that should be safe and if it gets on electrical connections wont hurt anything will it.. I was going to pop off the wheel and spray it down the ignition key switch and maybe along the actuator rod and that gear thing __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-23-2014, 12:39 AM	#2
willy41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA 91377 (Oak Park) Posts: 80	Re: column question For what it's worth, my intermittent starting problems traced to a torn up nylon gear that the lock cylinder actuates. The ignition switch has some travel, up and down, and if the PO had just moved the switch up, it would have made the starting connection. As it was, he just overstressed the nylon gear. -glen __________________ Mama Truck: 1996 S10, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Papa Truck: 1973 Cheyenne Super 20, Camper Special, 3/4 K20 350, manual.

01-23-2014, 10:59 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: column question can you disconnect the actuator rod ,work the switch manually? when cold I've had the Jimmys steering wheel need to turn a bit,to ease unlocking the pin under it,but i notice the wheel turns a bit after unlocking,like there was pressure holding Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.