Replacing ignition key switch
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Replacing ignition key switch
So.... I've got a new key switch and need to dig into the column to get to it. Might seem silly but does this horn button just pop off to get inside?
It's a T$T '75
It's a T$T '75
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Well, got down far enough to pull the steering wheel and the housing beneath it, or as the doc says, the extension. I was a little surprised pulling the center screw when the next section crawled out toward my face several inches.
I was also a bit surprised, although I shouldn't have been, to find screws holding on the steering wheel that were hanging out almost ½ inch. Thank you again Bubba.
It appears I'm going to need a steering wheel puller to get this hub off after all. Also going to need a new lower horn contact(?) as the old one just sort of crumpled when I touched it. God only knows what that will run me, assuming I can track it down. Having some minor trouble finding a detailed enough blowup. It's a plastic wheel immediately beneath the spring and above the shaft lock. Such fun......
I was also a bit surprised, although I shouldn't have been, to find screws holding on the steering wheel that were hanging out almost ½ inch. Thank you again Bubba.
It appears I'm going to need a steering wheel puller to get this hub off after all. Also going to need a new lower horn contact(?) as the old one just sort of crumpled when I touched it. God only knows what that will run me, assuming I can track it down. Having some minor trouble finding a detailed enough blowup. It's a plastic wheel immediately beneath the spring and above the shaft lock. Such fun......
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The following paper and pictures will be a good assistance to you replacing your ignition lock cylinder. There are some useful tips that you can probably use as well.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-09oc07.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ge1-12FE06.doc
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-09oc07.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ge1-12FE06.doc
Jim
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Thanks Jim. What luck, I need a hub puller and an oddball retaining ring puller/press too. Ah well, better try and round some more tools up tomorrow. I've got like 3 weeks to get this thing on the road.
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I believe this is the part I need now. Even if there wasn't a picture, the description is highly accurate; "Horn Contact Lower Plastic Retainer. 1970-1989 All. Five finger plastic contact insulator that breaks everytime you take the column apart."
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That is the part.
I just used a standard gear puller to pull the hub. No need to get a special puller. Just be creative and don't damage the threads for the opening in the center.
I also used a gear puller to remove the c-clip. I put the a bolt through the center of the puller with a washer and tightened that into the threads to hold the telescoping rod. I used long bolts with nuts and washers to apply tension to the metal plate. A tad un-orthodox, but save another trip to Autozone for another tool.
Good luck and be sure to read Jim's papers. They are invaluable.
I just used a standard gear puller to pull the hub. No need to get a special puller. Just be creative and don't damage the threads for the opening in the center.
I also used a gear puller to remove the c-clip. I put the a bolt through the center of the puller with a washer and tightened that into the threads to hold the telescoping rod. I used long bolts with nuts and washers to apply tension to the metal plate. A tad un-orthodox, but save another trip to Autozone for another tool.
Good luck and be sure to read Jim's papers. They are invaluable.
