Thanks guys, just wasn't pushing hard enough!
I assumed it just pushed in but that doesn't seem to be working. I can feel the click at the end but it doesn't stay in.
I removed the headlight knob and shaft by pressing the button on the side of the headlight switch. When installing I assume I slide the shaft...
Just want to confirm with others that the steering column tube can be removed without removing the shaft by unbolting two bolts from the firewall...
what type of lubricant should be used on the steering column bearing (in the steering collar) and the "gear" mechanism for the ignition switch...
excellent source!
I never found a good explanation for the red button device. Still not sure how it worked. Maybe allow start under the hood when belts not buckled!
It is a c-clip on my 74
Honestly, I don't think leaving it is an issue it just appeared to be a problem in some of the archived posts. I thought there was an issue...
BKelly, sent a PM rthomas, where is the switch under the hood?
Was that the system tied to the ignition that wouldn't allow start unless belts were buckled? The system has never worked since I've owned it so...
Thanks moneymaker, it has been a while but I assume I couldn't turn off the ignition with the original column shift? Why would I turn off the...
Need to confirm the parts below. The first picture labeled NS switch is the nuetral safety and backup light switch on my 74 column shift column...
I have my automatic column shift collars (front and rear metal collars with ignition switch and gear selector handle) removed and I'll soon be...
Thanks for the replies, 71mavrk, the dash color is dark blue. And, I think Acornridgeman is onto something. I tried a bit of laquer thinner on...
Did a search but can't seem to find info regarding what kind of paint is on the original metal dash. Lacquer or enamel? I have a 74. Thanks!
autocrafters Is there a thread somewhere about the often questionable quality/fitment of autokrafter parts? I've had similar issues with...
On a 74 maverick? I had to check it before believing this!! I had considered this idea before posting but thought no way, not in a maverick....
I've removed all of the dash components to paint the metal portion of the dash. When removing the washer/wiper bezel I came across a wire that...
Thanks for all of the replies. Mavaholic, I appreciate the heads up with the column collars! We found three floor shifted mavericks! Two were...
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