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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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The key in my '69 (that I've had over four months!) won't turn the ign. to LOCK, so anyone can start the car without a key. Could this have anything to do with the Tremec 5-speed installed by the previous owner? Non-tilt/tele. wheel, if that helps.
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 10:49 AM
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Is the shift lock cable still hooked up ? Look at steering column, under hood , coming out of firewall , the arm coming out of the column should be all the way up .With this arm up you will be able to turn key /ign switch to lock .
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That did it...thanks, sw69!
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Your welcome , glad it was that easy .
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use a tie-wrap or something to hold it up.
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by derekderek
use a tie-wrap or something to hold it up.
Thanks - I zip tied it around the brake booster.
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Can you still make use of the intended shift-lock system, using the 5-speed?
If you get a new interlock cable, it will ensure:
- Must be in R to get the key out and locked
- If the key is out and locked, you can't get the trans out of R

Pretty decent safety and security functions if you get it working properly.

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Originally Posted by Bergerboy
Can you still make use of the intended shift-lock system, using the 5-speed?
Only the ignition switch and steering are locked with the key out; I can still shift it. I don't see anything coming out of the firewall, just the lever on the column.
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Originally Posted by mh_merc
Only the ignition switch and steering are locked with the key out; I can still shift it. I don't see anything coming out of the firewall, just the lever on the column.
The interlock cable attaches that lever to the trans underneath at the reverse linkage.
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Originally Posted by Bergerboy
The interlock cable attaches that lever to the trans underneath at the reverse linkage.
Probably via this bracket, right?


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Yes , cable goes from the column to the reverse lever on the trans .
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That's pretty far down the list of stuff to do; maybe "someday". Thanks for the info!
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It won't work on a Tremec.
There are no external shift levers to attach the cable to.
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Originally Posted by leigh1322
It won't work on a Tremec..
No problem - I can live with just the steering and switch locked.
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