Ignition Switch
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Ignition Switch
Hey Guys...........Needing a little help installing new ignition switch on a '73. I knew I couldn't replace it while the column was still in place like other chevys on that era......so I took the two bolts off holding the steering column and thought it would drop down......it just stayed there. Will I have to take it loose at the firewall? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx!
73N10EC
Thanx!
73N10EC
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Loosen the bolts at the firewall and it should drop far enough to get at the switch.But watch that as it drops the bracket with your first 2 bolts you removed doesnt tear the ears off the lower dash.
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You didn't mention if you had a T&T column or a standard (non-adjustable) type. Replacing the switch is pretty generic but the switch adjustment procedure is just a bit different because the T&T and standard switches operate in opposite directions.
Here is the address for a paper on dropping the steering column and replacing the ignition switch (disregard the section on the dimmer switch - that is for 1977 columns and later).
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...radj28de06.doc
Any further problems - just post away.
Jim
Here is the address for a paper on dropping the steering column and replacing the ignition switch (disregard the section on the dimmer switch - that is for 1977 columns and later).
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...radj28de06.doc
Any further problems - just post away.
Jim
