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Old May 18, 2026 | 12:52 PM
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I have seen numerous referrals to steering column guidance by Jim Shea. I have yet to find a link that works. Anyone out there have a working link. I am rebuilding a tilt tele column and having problems with the ignition switch rod bottoming out on the transmission control lock tube housing. There is a boss that on the inside of the housing that travels about 45 degrees. The rod hits it and does not allow the ignition switch rack to travel far enough to allow the removal of the key.
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Comment #7 has the files that can be downloaded
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I got them. Thank you.
Still looking for any ideas on my problem with the ignition rod.
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Just asked X/Grok about your issue here's a link to the response.

https://x.com/i/grok/share/5311ab554c324d90a2a1d02709f5d592

https://www.valleyvettes.ca/technical/C3/ttcolumndr_1rev21mr2009.pdf

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