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'83 Ignition Switch/Key Cylinder Woes

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83JCode:
I went to start my '83 K2500 yesterday afternoon and when I turned the key to the Start position, I heard and felt a "pop" and then the starter didn't engage. Now, the key "clocking" is off and the it won't return all the way to Lock and it won't engage the starter either. The steering wheel is free though and not locked. I had noticed the key cylinder was getting a little stiffer when turning it in the Start position for a little while now, but I was a little slow on addressing it...now I have no choice.  Does this sound like the rack and sector gear on the rod have broken or maybe the ignition switch on top of the column? This is a non-tilt column, without cruise control on an '83 with a manual transmission.

Thanks.

VileZambonie:
Most likely broken rack gear

JohnnyPopper:
My rack and sector broke on a tilt wheel, due in part to loose column bolts.

Replaced it but later suffered a stiffness in turning the ignition tumbler.

Thought it failed again but it was the ignition switch.

Yours may be hanging up and broke the rack.

Does anyone know if contact cleaner like Doxit would help? I'v seen it work wonders.

83JCode:
Thanks guys.  I got the steering wheel pulled and the turn signal switch out of the way tonight.  I'll keep digging and see what I find.

JohnnyPopper:
You're probably happy it's not a tilt. A lot more work... ::)

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