its called the "rack" and dont even think about trying to fix it without a FSM , there are hands full of little parts that fall out that need to go back in the right places , this is one job better left to someone one who knows what their doing [ but its your truck ]

 

its called the "rack" and dont even think about trying to fix it without a FSM , there are hands full of little parts that fall out that need to go back in the right places , this is one job better left to someone one who knows what their doing [ but its your truck ]

Challenge accepted!

But On a serious note I have been planning on ordering one here for the last couple months since I got the truck anyways so apparently it’s time. This is one I doubt there is a YouTube video for.
Based on the picture you sent me it appears to be about two or three levels deeper into the column then I was yesterday doing the ignition key cylinder which I thought was the issue. I picked up a new ignition switch at the same time so I guess it’s all going to get done.

For now the truck starts by turning the key to on and manually pulling the actuator rod with some vise grips, which makes it look like I’m on a joy ride with a stolen truck. Probably going to attach a little tab or something to it with zip ties to get through to the weekend.

Fingers crossed hopefully my superduty is out of the shop in the next few days so this can actually be the project truck it’s supposed to be and get the paint started.

 

here is the stolen truck HACK i made up for people that cant or wont fix their truck / i drove my plow truck like this for 12 years

 

Depending on the cost of the actuator rod to replace I may take that advice, with the intention of fixing it eventually. Because my fear is right now I’m going to screw up all the little parts in the column if I keep starting it the way you have described without disconnecting it. You’re always a great help, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

I remember seeing a post you made about needing/a pending a medical operation, I hope that you were able to get it and are on the mend!

Thanks

 

I remember seeing a post you made about needing/a pending a medical operation, I hope that you were able to get it and are on the mend!

NOPE . my BIG meeting with the anasteseoligest [ gas dude ] is next week , to see if they can even sedate me and survive , that will determine weather they do the operation , i told them flat out i would do it with a "local" if i had to , i did my first and only colonospy with none , had a reaction to that stuff also

like i told my family and friends , i,d rather go thru life [ at 62 ] with a leaky butt and be alive , than try to fix a minor problem that could kill me , at this stage of the game l can live with TWO assholes

 

NOPE . my BIG meeting with the anasteseoligest [ gas dude ] is next week , to see if they can even sedate me and survive , that will determine weather they do the operation , i told them flat out i would do it with a "local" if i had to , i did my first and only colonospy with none , had a reaction to that stuff also like i told my family and friends , i,d rather go thru life [ at 62 ] with a leaky butt and be alive , than try to fix a minor problem that could kill me , at this stage of the game l can live with TWO assholes

Well depending on the outcome, if needed, I can set you up with my saddle blanket wholesaler.