Ignition switch

Hi guys, just checking in again. I haven't had a chance to work on the truck lately but have a couple questions and updates. If you look closely at the last photo I sent, I was asking what the registration mark was for - not the pin slot for the ignition actuator.
I still don't have the stem piece removed from the ignition cylinder socket. I'm not exactly clear on how the green clip (looks more like a green plate) is removed, or how to remove the metal plate behind it(?).
I have been wondering if the truck might be able to be restored to regular functioning. I ordered another new ignition switch/key assembly. I'm not sure what went wrong on the first try, but I'm wondering if the truck can be made to work normally. I will replace the shift interlock first (also I could use your comments on the shift indicator cable mount piece which popped out of place, I don't know where it goes back into).

If you can provide just a few more details on removing the stuck stem piece I would appreciate it. And I'll check in afterwards. Again thank you all very much.

This is great I have a set of those. I'll get to it soon as possible. Thank you! - Chris

Hey guys just a quick check in. I'm finished fishing for the year. I did get a few silvers so the freezer is stocked.

I did as you instructed and removed the plastic piece and metal piece inside the ignition switch housing and removed the piece of the actuator that was stuck inside. Somehow I was able to reassemble the metal and plastic pieces. This is what it now looks like. Let me know how this keyhole should be positioned once I'm ready to install the new ignition cylinder.

I still have to install the new shift lock actuator. I haven't done that yet.

Hi guys, sorry this is taking so long. Getting ready for winter here and had other obligations.

But anyway I have some questions I hope you can answer before I continue.

I'm going to drop the column and reinstall the shift interlock device on top of the column, then bolt the column back into place. Now, I have a question. Do I reinstall the ignition actuator module before installing the new ignition switch? If so, what position should the actuator pin be in which I install it? In the "off" position? Or the "on" (not start)? Because if I recall, when removing an ignition switch, I believe the key has to be in the "on" position when removing an ignition switch cylinder. Also I have asked this before but there is an index mark on the Teflon slide bar the ignition switch uses to move the pin on the actuator. Do you know what this index mark is for and if so could you let me know?

Again sorry this is taking so long and as always thanks for all your help.

I'm including a photo of the index mark.

C.

Actually the index mark is on the steering column frame, not the slider. Sorry about that.

C.