locking steering column

[rich b]

Originally Posted by WQ59B

Seems by looking at that one pic above, it has one dedicated position to be in for the pin to drop into the rectangular slot on the column...

The pin is spring loaded in the locking pin assembly; the key can be turned to the lock position and removed in any wheel position; if the wheel is turned thereafter the pin will engage once the slot is aligned.

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by rich b

The pin is spring loaded in the locking pin assembly; the key can be turned to the lock position and removed in any wheel position; if the wheel is turned thereafter the pin will engage once the slot is aligned.

While messing with my 1937 Ford, I accidentally forced the wheel against the lock and the shaft was apparently liberated from the pin. The wheel seemed to turn freely. Not sure if it was turning the tires. I unlocked the column and took the car for a short ride around the block and it steered fine. I took out the key and then turned the wheel until the pin fell in the hole. It seems to be locked now just like it used to be. Did I screw up this lock/pin combo?