On Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:29:26 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > You're putting a load on the latch of the steering wheel lock. Rotate the steering wheel until the pressure is relieved and frees up the ignition lock.
>
> yep on my antique car I turn the wheel about 2 degrees to the left and then
> the key moves just fine.
>
> Nils K. Hammer

I've had cars (Fords) where you had to shake the steering wheel when the key locked up like that.

If I push on the key, the lock will go in a short distance and then turn to the accessory position. It won't go immediately to start, but once it's in accessory getting it into start is usually quick. I think the lubrication helped, it's sticking less now and turning more easily.

I used the same stuff (STP) on the rear view mirror. My wife broke it off - the glue let go from the windshield. When I re-glued it I realized both ball and socket joints were very hard to move, so I put a drop of STP on each and worked them until smooth. It adjusts easily now.