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Sep 6, 2004 | 12:04 AM

ShadowVette

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Off topic!!!need help!!!

I was putting a new ignition cylinder in my 84. i got it in but i cant get the steering lock and horn switch back on. the spring that gives it resistance is bottoming out and i cant put the lock washer back on. it wont give me enough room to slide it in. It wont go back far enogh to so i can put it in. now i have no ride to get to work. i need help. anything. Ive tried everything.

zach

Sep 6, 2004 | 12:09 AM

bogus

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oh, do you have telescoping column? there is a different trick for that... either way, do you have a lock plate compressor? if not, you need one.

Sep 6, 2004 | 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bogus

do you have a lock plate compressor? if not, you need one.

Sep 6, 2004 | 04:59 PM

ShadowVette

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Yes i do have a teliscopic wheel. Where can i get one of those lock plate compressor. Im pulling my hair over this stupid thing. Ive never encoutered something so difficult.

zach

Sep 6, 2004 | 06:38 PM

Z51JEFF

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I got mine at an auto parts store,just about any auto parts store should have one.I replaced the cylinder in my 84 years ago so I cant remember what alls involved.I do remember that the buzzer contact,spring was a pain in the ***.

Sep 6, 2004 | 10:02 PM

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ok. ill do that. BUT....Is the teliscopic piece that has that pole in the middle of it supposed to stay put when that tool is used. because i can take it out. im not sure if thats normal.

Sep 7, 2004 | 12:22 PM

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Some lock plate compressors come with a screw to put in the telescoping shaft to lock it in the down position if it doesnot just find a screw that will screw into the shaft cut the head of the screw off than cut a slit in the top of the screw so you can use a screwdriver to lock and unlock it by screwing it into the shaft, the lock plate compressor should screw on to the shaft.Hope this helps