1966 Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder ?

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11-23-2014, 12:41 PM

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My 66 has a replacement ignition switch without the housing for the light. I have located a few NOS ones but I have a question. All the ones I have seen have two brass pins. Does this mean I have to find a lock cylinder with two small holes so I can depress those pins to remove the cylinder? That is, of course, assuming that's what those brass pins are for.

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Rick L.

You will find them with both single and double pins. Only one pin is required.

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05-22-2017, 09:56 PM

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Wrong Ignition Switch or Cylinder?

The Ignition Switch of my 1963 Corvette has a false contact in the "ON" position. Did order on Ebay a new Ignition Switch but my 1963 lock cylinder doesn't fit. Slot in switch is diagonal while my cylinder has a half moon behind the cylinder. Do I have a wrong switch or cylinder? What are the possible solutions. I live in Aruba and it's the only Split Window on this Island. Thanks for your help.

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05-23-2017, 05:47 PM

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I have a 1963 Corvette. Just bought an Ignition Switch but my lock cylinder with a half moon at the end doesn't fit the rectangular slot in the switch. Which one is wrong?

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05-25-2017, 04:05 PM

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I have a 1963 Corvette. Just bought an Ignition Switch but my lock cylinder with a half moon at the end doesn't fit the rectangular slot in the switch. Which one is wrong?

You have a 66-67 ignition switch. The rotor was changee in 66 from the half-moom to a slot (Picture on left). What is the casting number on the housing?

'66-'67 on left and '63-'65 on right

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05-26-2017, 03:51 PM

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Thank you Bill GS for your answer to my question. No number is shown on the switch but "ASSY IN MEXICO". Can I use this switch if I can locate a "Cylinder lock (plunger)" ? Brgds.

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05-28-2017, 06:29 PM

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Thank you Bill GS for your answer to my question. No number is shown on the switch but "ASSY IN MEXICO". Can I use this switch if I can locate a "Cylinder lock (plunger)" ? Brgds.

You must have a aftermarket switch. A '63 switch looks like the one below. If you like what you have get a 66-67 key set which is the cheaper way to go. I have a '63 switch left at $105 or you can look around at eBay.