Ignition cylinder removal ?
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Intermediate
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From: Houston Texas
Ignition cylinder removal ?
Does anyone know how to remove the ignition cylinder from the steering column without the original ignition key? I don't want to damage the steering column or any of the other components. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
Yo need to look at Jim Shea's papers. There is a procedure to remove the cylinder without the key.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?cat=5
Jim is also a member here, so after reading the procedure, I'm willing to bet that if you have problems, Jim will be able to help you.
Pretty much anything Jim says should be taken as gospel, the same as Lars.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?cat=5
Jim is also a member here, so after reading the procedure, I'm willing to bet that if you have problems, Jim will be able to help you.
Pretty much anything Jim says should be taken as gospel, the same as Lars.
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
What year Corvette? What type steering column; standard (non-adjustable) or T&T?
It is not that bad a job. You will need a steering wheel puller. If you have a T&T it is best to borrow, purchase, or rent a special lock plate compressor tool in order to more easily remove the locking plate.
Jim
It is not that bad a job. You will need a steering wheel puller. If you have a T&T it is best to borrow, purchase, or rent a special lock plate compressor tool in order to more easily remove the locking plate.
Jim
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From: Houston Texas
It is a 72 with a standard steering column. I bought the car as a project and the previous owner did not have the ignition key. So I am trying to remove the old cylinder so that I can install a new one.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Here are complete instructions and pics on replacing the ignition lock cylinder in a 1969 through 1976 Corvette standard (non-adjustable) steering column:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-22jn07.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...trpage1pdf.pdf
Jim
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-22jn07.pdf
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...trpage1pdf.pdf
Jim
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