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Old 03-16-2019, 08:05 PM
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Here is a photo of the chrome part that attaches to the ignition switch that I am unable to secure it to keep it attached. What generally occurs is that this part comes off of the ignition switch when I remove the key. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I had mine apart a while ago and don't recall anything special. I think its just a press on, interference fit. Maybe rough up the mating surfaces to make it tighter.
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I'll give it a try. Thanks for the hint,
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I have the opposite problem: I bought a new one, but can't get the old one off the tumbler!!
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Nick, try a little penetrating oil or WD40 around the edge, let it sit for a day, then use some cloth protected water pump pliers to slightly rotate the cap. That should get it started.
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I have the opposite problem: I bought a new one, but can't get the old one off the tumbler!!
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Nick, Wow that is different!
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