Ignition problems

[DoubleDingo]

if the issue were to persist with turning force, decoupling the starter engagement from the key switch is a minor anti-theft thing one could do and it would benefit if you had high compression because you could also switch the ignition on/off with another switch or just the tumbler to crank the engine separate the key or another switch without ignition then turn it on while its rotating, or just have a button to rotate it to save on your hand having to turn the key to crank.

It's not a permanent problem, but thanks for the info to alter my setup if I need to.

 

[ZIMM78Blazer]

I think maybe I need to replace both the ignition cylinder and the switch on my 1979 Silverado. Here's what has happened: Two times in the past week or so the ignition failed to connect when I turned the key to the start position, but when I tried again it started both times. Today it failed to connect on the first try, on the second try the cylinder would not unlock. I tried several times to get it to unlock, then finally I removed the key, reinserted it and everything is working fine. Suggestions? Also I am afraid to take it anywhere before I fix it for fear it will leave me stranded, what do you think? Also where can I get OEM parts? I can find the cylinder but not the switch.

May be a bad neutral safety switch