WTB - Ignition column part

b_pappy · Post by **b_pappy** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:14 pm

Help, this can't be the part that takes my beloved GTZ off the road. I'm looking for the part of the ignition, it's a small die cast piece that is in the column, GM P/N 26012697.
Tough to describe, but it has small rack like serrations and a heavy metal rod attached. Any help appreciated, even if I have to buy the entire column, I just need the part.
1990 GTZ, tilt wheel.
Thanks guys.
Bruce
bpapp (at) socal (dot) rr (dot) com

steve3408 · Post by **steve3408** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:09 pm

Chevy doesnt have it? or salvage yards?

b_pappy · Post by **b_pappy** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:58 pm

No, it's been discontinued. The parts guy recognized it right away, did a inventory search and found four, but when he called all the dealers told him they didn't have it anymore. I'm searching salvage yards too, but it's only a $70.00 part, at a yard I'll probably buy the entire column. They made so many of these cars I'm really surprised it's discontinued. I'm hoping someone here has a stash of them squirreled away. This is the actual part description: 26012697 Steering column - Steering column assembly - Rack package - Manual trans
Manual trans - 1987-90 w/tilt wheel 1987 - 1990
Again, thanks for any help locating this.
Bruce

SuzukiGhostRider · Post by **SuzukiGhostRider** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:58 pm

Yea, but can't you pick up a whole column for LESS than $70 at the bone yard? Then you would have other extra parts too?

b_pappy · Post by **b_pappy** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:33 am

Not sure what the column price will be at a junk yard, I'm looking into that tomorrow. I was hoping someone here had it as spares. Not a lot of time tomorrow either, but hoping I can find something.
Bruce

b_pappy · Post by **b_pappy** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:20 pm

It looks like "1988GTU" has the part I need, so I'll be in good shape. Thanks!
Bruce

Mr. Beefy · Post by **Mr. Beefy** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:50 pm

From the description it sounds like the ignition actuator......

b_pappy · Post by **b_pappy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:03 am

I think Chevrolet calls it a Rack Assembly something or other. Anyhow, thanks all for your help, but 1988GTU had the part. Great guy to deal with, and now the car is back on the road.
Bruce

gtuturbo · Post by **gtuturbo** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:55 pm

Bringing this topic back from the dead because I have the same problem. Mine broke at the rack and the car cannot be used until it is fixed.
You can see where I glued it together at the break. I am going to get a friend to attempt an aluminum weld using 4043 and his bas ass Miller, BUT I would prefer a parallel path and try to acquire another one. Searching JY's is not an option right now.

I am willing to pay handsomely for this part if need be. Here are photos of 26012697....

bondo07 · Post by **bondo07** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:46 pm

gtuturbo wrote:Bringing this topic back from the dead because I have the same problem. Mine broke at the rack and the car cannot be used until it is fixed.
You can see where I glued it together at the break. I am going to get a friend to attempt an aluminum weld using 4043 and his bas ass Miller, BUT I would prefer a parallel path and try to acquire another one. Searching JY's is not an option right now.

I am willing to pay handsomely for this part if need be. Here are photos of 26012697....

Pm sent

Travelor · Post by **Travelor** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:10 pm

Paul, if you could guide me to where this part is I'm sure I have it on my parts car...

Post by **heavywoody** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:41 pm

It's inside the steering column, the teeth rest right above where the ignition cylinder goes (the gear on the end of the ignition cylinder pushes this piece down, which is attached to the ignition switch via a rod).

You pretty much have to take the entire steering column apart to get to this piece. I know because I had to replace it on the Indy I sold.

gtuturbo · Post by **gtuturbo** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:46 pm

Travelor wrote:Paul, if you could guide me to where this part is I'm sure I have it on my parts car...

Yes it is the hardest part to get to in the steering column. You must remove the key lock cylinder so it can slide out AND remove the key release lever/column lock bolt cover on the back side AND remove the contact switch farther down the column to remove the rod on the other end of the rack. Worst part that can break.
Can't start or stop the car without it unless it is jury rigged.

I was diagnosing my broken fuel pump when this stupid effin part broke also!!

If you can somehow manage to get it I definitely need it!!

Post by **heavywoody** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:13 am

He did get it off; I helped him over the phone last night. Stupid tilt pivot pins... dumbest design ever.

gtuturbo · Post by **gtuturbo** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:50 pm

heavywoody wrote:He did get it off; I helped him over the phone last night. Stupid tilt pivot pins... dumbest design ever.

Great! Now I need it ASAP!! Pat PM me or something please.

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