g'morning, VZ -
thanks for the quick reply; here is a little more information:
the ignition switch is new and turns (too) easily when installed. the problem seems to be related to to whatever the switch engages with; when you turn the key, it doesn't "ratchet" through on, acc, start etc. and the engine does not turn over. we replaced the ignition switch because of some extreme difficulty getting the switch to move at all.
somehow the gearshift lever is also involved; there is trouble going INTO park and it seems as if a piece is either bent and interfering with that action OR a piece has broken off and fallen in.
i was able to work around both of these problems for years by going easy on both actions and also by doing both actions "just right." no one else seemed to be able to have "the touch" and eventually someone managed to finally break whatever was wrong.
thanks for any information you can provide.
ron
this work is a little out of my comfort zone, but my dad can lend a hand and my #2 son is a quick learner with it.
thanks!