Locked Steering

[jon j darcy]

76 Palm Beach has locked steering column and can’t turn key to unlock steering or start. Jackup up front and turned wheels all the way to the right to grease front end. Was working fine till this. Yanked and wiggled and put back on ground but still locked. It will go into auxiliary position ( opposite direction from start but won’t go in other direction. Where do I start first and then go on from there. I don’t have the experience or tools to pull the steering wheel but never too old to learn. Supposed to go away this coming weekend with the grandkids. Sure hope I can make it.

Northern NJ ,76 Stretch, with not enough space here to mention upgrades.

Jon Darcy

 

[emerystora]

Pull hard on the steering wheel in one direction or the other while trying to turn the key. This will often allow you to unlock the steering wheel.

Emery Stora

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> 76 Palm Beach has locked steering column and can’t turn key to unlock steering or start. Jackup up front and turned wheels all the way to the right to grease front end. Was working fine till this. Yanked and wiggled and put back on ground but still locked. It will go into auxiliary position ( opposite direction from start but won’t go in other direction. Where do I start first and then go on from there. I don’t have the experience or tools to pull the steering wheel but never too old to learn. Supposed to go away this coming weekend with the grandkids. Sure hope I can make it.
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> Northern NJ ,76 Stretch, with not enough space here to mention upgrades.
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> Jon Darcy
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[Matt Colie]

> 76 Palm Beach has locked steering column and can't turn key to unlock steering or start. Jackup up front and turned wheels all the way to the
> right to grease front end. Was working fine till this. Yanked and wiggled and put back on ground but still locked. It will go into auxiliary
> position ( opposite direction from start but won't go in other direction. Where do I start first and then go on from there. I don't have the
> experience or tools to pull the steering wheel but never too old to learn. Supposed to go away this coming weekend with the grandkids. Sure hope I
> can make it.
>
> Northern NJ ,76 Stretch, with not enough space here to mention upgrades.
>
> Jon Darcy

When Gordon suggested jacking one wheel, that was a good answer.
The steering stops of a TZE are in the steering box. It can get locked against the lock plate, but it is never all that hard. Really have someone
else try to turn the key while you pull the steering wheel both ways.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[Ken B]

If the steering wheel is stuck all the way to the right. Grab the wheel and turn it even harder to the right while turning the key.

If you end up taking it apart, the steering wheel comes off easily You will need a puller and and unlocking tool. You can borrow them for free at
AutoZone or Oreilies. You will also need one deep well socket. I forget the size. It is actually easy to do. I do not think you are going to need
to pull the wheel.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

 

[Matt Colie]

Jon,

Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....

Finding your way here was a very good thing.
We are glad to have you here. I had to break off before I could finish before.

Do both yourself and those that may like to offer assistance a big favor. You have friends and even a shop that might help over in PA.
But even in the e-mail side, if you build a sigfile with your name, a bit about the coach (when it gets home) and a geographic reference. Then those
that may choose to offer assistance (a common thing here) will know what to expect.

This is a rare community and like few others. These are wonderful, supportive and helping people the likes of which you may not know. I do because
it they are like the watermen of my world. For that reason, I always like to welcome new owners here much as you might be there. So,

May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.

Welcome Jon

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit