Broken Ignition
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6th Gear
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From: St. George, UT, USA
Broken Ignition
I just broke the rod that connects a gear that the key turns to the ignition switch. :-(
I had to remove the steering wheel, turn signal switches, etc. to even find out why my car wouldn't start anymore. The problem is I can't figure out how to disassemble the part of the steering column that the rod is housed in. It's a T/T wheel on a '74.
Anybody ever had to fix this before? It seems strange that the rod would break because it doesn't look like it should have a lot of stress on it. Already tried JB Weld with no success.
Right now I'm considering putting toggle and momentary switches behind the dash to bypass the ignition switch - I hate driving the minivan!
I had to remove the steering wheel, turn signal switches, etc. to even find out why my car wouldn't start anymore. The problem is I can't figure out how to disassemble the part of the steering column that the rod is housed in. It's a T/T wheel on a '74.
Anybody ever had to fix this before? It seems strange that the rod would break because it doesn't look like it should have a lot of stress on it. Already tried JB Weld with no success.
Right now I'm considering putting toggle and momentary switches behind the dash to bypass the ignition switch - I hate driving the minivan!
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Re: Broken Ignition (Mongus)
Go to http://www.corvettefaq.com and look under Steering. Download Tilt & Telescoping Disassembly Instructions as well as the Blowup Pic and additional Pics #1, #2, & #3.
You need to remove the pivot pins so that you can disconnect the Ignition Switch Actuator Rod #49 on the Blowup Pic from the Switch Actuator Rack #48. It sounds like the rod is somehow broken or disconnected from the rack. BTW you will need to get to the bottom of page #5 of the disassembly paper to be able to disconnect the rod.
Hope this helps.
Jim Shea
You need to remove the pivot pins so that you can disconnect the Ignition Switch Actuator Rod #49 on the Blowup Pic from the Switch Actuator Rack #48. It sounds like the rod is somehow broken or disconnected from the rack. BTW you will need to get to the bottom of page #5 of the disassembly paper to be able to disconnect the rod.
Hope this helps.
Jim Shea
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Re: Broken Ignition (Jim Shea)
Thanks Jim!
I never would have tried pulling the pivot pins. This is the first car I've done much work on so I'm nervous about removing things when I don't know I can get them back together again.
It's the "Switch Actuator Rack" that broke (just right of where the arrow is pointing on the diagram). Any idea where I can get a new one? I found one at vettes.com but it says it's for 78-82. :-(
I never would have tried pulling the pivot pins. This is the first car I've done much work on so I'm nervous about removing things when I don't know I can get them back together again.
It's the "Switch Actuator Rack" that broke (just right of where the arrow is pointing on the diagram). Any idea where I can get a new one? I found one at vettes.com but it says it's for 78-82. :-(
Le Mans Master
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Re: Broken Ignition (Mongus)
Zip Products has a Ignition Lock Rack & Rod Kit for the 69 thru 76 T&T Column. SC-433 $36.00 for the kit. 1-800-962-9632
Dr. Rebuild shows just the rack. He indicates that the rack is good for 69 thru 82 T&T Columns 2187426 $8.00 1-800-866 9362 (Orders Only)
Probably the difference is the rod that makes a kit for the early columns versus the 1977 through 82 column.
I am sure that there are other Corvette suppliers that have these parts as well.
Dr. Rebuild shows just the rack. He indicates that the rack is good for 69 thru 82 T&T Columns 2187426 $8.00 1-800-866 9362 (Orders Only)
Probably the difference is the rod that makes a kit for the early columns versus the 1977 through 82 column.
I am sure that there are other Corvette suppliers that have these parts as well.
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Re: Broken Ignition (Jim Shea)
Thanks for the info! I'd never heard of Zip Products or Dr. Rebuild. $8 will make my car and my wife happy!
P.S.
I can convert the Word Docs you have on corvettefaq to PDF if you're interested. That would speed downloads and make them accessible to everyone.
P.S.
I can convert the Word Docs you have on corvettefaq to PDF if you're interested. That would speed downloads and make them accessible to everyone.
