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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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in the ignition of my 74, sb 4 speed. The key won't turn all the way back to come out. Any ideas how to get it out?
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Have you check the cable that attaches to the reverse lever on the transmission to the steering column just in front of the firewall?
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jc3vette
Have you check the cable that attaches to the reverse lever on the transmission to the steering column just in front of the firewall?
yea u were right. Somehow the lever got stuck downward or whatever and all i had to do was lift it up. Thx!
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