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Broken Ignition Cylidner 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be hudson on  Tue Oct 19 15:08 CST 2010 [RELATED]

I know someone who's roomate managed to break the ignition key in the cylinder. Much smashing insued.

He at the very least eneds a new ignition cylinder assembly. I have a couple. Is it easier to swap the whole steering column with those damned headless bolts, or try and just replace the ignition assembly?

Any tips, tricks?

Thanks!

Andrew








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    Broken Ignition Cylidner 140-160

    posted by  Redwood Chair on  Wed Oct 20 02:55 CST 2010
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    The 'security' bolts aren't that tight.
    I have been successful with 3 different methods.

    Tapping them around with a center punch.
    Drilling 2 small holes and using a pin tool.
    Drill a 3/16" hole and use an east out.
    Slotting them with a hacksaw once they are out allows them to be reused.

    The problem is that the locks are steel and pot metal so after 20 years or more they need some oil.
    CLP break free or TRI flow are best.

    Good luck.
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    71-145-S








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    Broken Ignition Cylidner 140-160

    posted by  walrus3 on  Tue Oct 19 15:28 CST 2010
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    Take your dremel tool with #409 cutoff disks and cut a screwdriver slot in each bolt.
    Make sure it is wide enough for a sturdy screwdriver (1/16" or more).
    Take the screwdriver and unscrew them out.
    What I ended up doing was taking the lock cylinder out and taking all the tumblers and springs
    out of it and putting it back together. Nothing to catch in the crack!







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      Broken Ignition Cylinder 140-160

      posted by  someone claiming to be hudson on  Tue Oct 19 15:39 CST 2010 [RELATED]

      So you replaced the cylidner out of the assembly, not the column?

      I thought I heard working with the ignition assembly was a real chore.








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        Broken Ignition Cylinder 140-160

        posted by  walrus3 on  Tue Oct 19 16:07 CST 2010
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        You could say that.
        So is walking.








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          Broken Ignition Cylinder 140-160

          posted by  someone claiming to be hudson on  Tue Oct 19 16:46 CST 2010 [RELATED]

          hard to argue with that!

          I was just trying to figure out if it was easier to replace the crap on the column or the entire column ;)








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            Broken Ignition Cylinder 140-160

            posted by  walrus3 on  Wed Oct 20 02:40 CST 2010
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            If your column has crap on it you should clean it first!
            It is MUCH easier to replace or repair the switch than to replace the whole column.







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