i have a 69 bird.

when I have my car in park, the ignition won't ingage unless I wiggle the steering collar counter clockwise a little bit. It's seems like it's adjusted wrong I guess? how can i fix that.

also my car starts in drive! ahhh, i know thats very dangerous and i think it might be related to the steering collar problem.

can anybody shed some light on this. thank you

Holy crap Pavell, when did this start? You need to park that bird till you figure out whats up, my friend!

There is a direct corrolation between your ignition switch wires and your starter, though this seems incorrect. You need to go to basics and follow each wire, starting at the ignition switch and working towards the starter and the HEI wires or distributor. In reality, there is very little that could cause this, did you recently add something that needed power at the box or did you splice something new into the standard wires? Inside the engine compartment or under the dash? Be honest......

Doah, is there something on a 69 that incorporates ignition connection at the steering wheel wire cluster? I don't think there was anything on a 67-68, but the 69 had alot of new additions.

check the linkage between the steering column (under the hood, near the firewall) and the transmission. Do a search on this site for back drive linkage and you'll find the details. There are a few pieces involved, and if any are missing you will have this problem.

It's easy to check...with the key in "Lock" position, can you shift out of Park? If so, there are missing pieces. If not, you need to adjust the linkage.

Great starting point to check this out, our good friend Pavell! Promise us you won't drive your bird till ya figure this out for sure! Don't want to read about you in the morning paper.

I have the same situation , my linkage was gone(is still), your 'collar' sets the position the linkage would give it if connected...the cars actually came w/ on the column shifter, the console shifter is just linking the column shifter...and yes , mine still starts in all gears, what I did to get a cheap kill switch at the same time not having to locate and install the missing linkage was: I moved the wire to the ignition switch to a wiggle switch hidden under the dash, you turn the key nothing happens until you wiggle that switch, that usually gives you time to remember to put it in neutral and put a foot on the brake, all in one move, when you start....my switch is VERY hard to find , even when I tell mechanics where it is (if they are going to work on my car) they have a hard time finding it!
I also put a set screw on the collar to keep it from moving...
I know, I know.. its not 'correct', but works!its a great "kill switch" and inexpensive!

yep i guess it is something with the linkage.

i really apreciate the help guys, it really looks like you nailed the nail on the head.

I'll check the linkages, and I might even have to rig up a kill switch like that.

You can adjust the linkage. Does the shifter lock in Park? If so, the solution should be easy. Let me know and I'll forward the instructions for adjusting the switch.

i forgot to tell you guys, with the key in the lock position...the shifter will move into reverse, but no other gears.

in the engine compartment, under the master cylinder along the firewall, is a linkage rod that attaches to the steering column. Follow that down to the bracket that leads to the transmission.

Loosen the bolt that locks the column rod in place. Place your shifter in park and rotate the column cover all the way to the left. Lock the bolt down and test. It may take a few tries to get it right, but when you do you will not be able to shift into reverse with the key locked, and will not be able to start except in Park and Neutral.

wow thanks yellowbird! ill try that

Ya gotta love her!!!