I can't get my engine to start

1972 CADILLAC ALLANTE
80,000 MILES
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CHEVY26S
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Hi i have a 1972 caddy deville sedan with a 472 7.7, a couple days ago my car wouldnt start so i replaced the starter, but still didnt start come to find out there a connector part at the bottom of the steering column by the break pedal, which broke off, it has a ring around the steering shaft to hold in place, but no one seems to know the name of the piece,can someone help or direct me to a diagram that would allow me to locate the part nd name cause i cant find one?
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is there a rod going to it that moves when you turn the key?
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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CHEVY26S
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No sir im beginnig to believe its a neutral safety switch
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the rod from your gear shift on the column goes to it?
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM
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CHEVY26S
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Its wrapped around it
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If it was the neutral safety the shift linkage would have to move it some how so it could work properly.
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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CHEVY26S
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Ok do you kno the round about cost for that repair
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:41 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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I really dont have that kind of info for a car that old sorry about that.
Apr 27, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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