Misc. Ignition switch rack

[Super8mm]

My 80 CJ5 has a problem with turning the key on and wont go far enough to start it.
I am guessing the Ignition rack is messed up, probably bent or full of crud.

Can I get to it with out pulling the whole steering column out?

I looked at a new universal with tilt but it was over $500 but I cant spend that much right now as I need to get my SM465 Transmission installed.

 

[CJ]

You don't need to pull the column, just the wheel. Here is a good pic and a thread on it. Is your column tilt or non tilt?

ignition switch

Where can I get a new ignition switch that is not made in China? I have had it for about 4 years and I have always had a hard time turning it and if it is cold I had to use 2 hands. Now I turn it and nothing happens. I think this set outside with just a bikini top for a long time.

jeep-cj.com

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[Super8mm]

Thanks, that looks great.

Mine is not a tilt wheel

 

[TSB8C]

Why not eliminate the ignition lock and key altogether? I installed a push button and remote start on mine and love it. Then a column with no ignition lock at all.

Push button/Remote start install


New column with no ignition lock

 

[CJ]

Thanks, that looks great.

Mine is not a tilt wheel

Dorman 83221 is the kit. Every auto parts store has them.

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[Super8mm]

Why not eliminate the ignition lock and key altogether? I installed a push button and remote start on mine and love it. Then a column with no ignition lock at all.

I might replace the column later to a tilt but for now I need to get it running so I can get the Transmission replaced

 

[TSB8C]

Agreed for a quicker and less expensive fix, just get the Dorman kit and get it working. When I did my push button, I just did the ignition electrical stuff first. I replaced the column later on as a separate project so I could also get tilt and eliminate the lock cylinder in the column. No need to do both at the same time if you don't want.