Ignition Switch Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mstpaul · 12-08-2002, 12:32 AM

Hi, I tried (till my neck gave out) to remove the igniton switch on my 68 chevy pickup. I assumed that I would just unscrew the chrome ring on the panel and my switch would fall out the back. The ring unscrewed a few revolutions and just kept spinning without releasing from the switch as if it were stripped. How do I remove the switch????

Tks in advance

Mark

67swbc10 · 12-08-2002, 12:40 AM

to the right bottom of the key hole there is a little pin hole. Get a paper clip and stick in the hole and turn the chrome ring until it comes off

da-burb · 12-08-2002, 01:58 AM

First put key into ignition and turn to accessory. Then insert paper clip( I like to use a small allen wrench ). You should feel for a small spring loaded brass pin with the paper clip, push it in and turn key to the left a little more. If you are real lucky the ignition tumbler will pull right out. Sometimes you will have to wiggle and jiggle the key to get it out. Other times you will need a hammer and a punch. I have done it all three ways.

mstpaul · 12-08-2002, 10:52 AM

I'try again today.....

Tks Mark

Bill72BB · 12-08-2002, 01:17 PM

A little WD 40 will help the first time .

Good luck

12-08-2002, 12:32 AM	#1
mstpaul Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2	Ignition Switch Removal Hi, I tried (till my neck gave out) to remove the igniton switch on my 68 chevy pickup. I assumed that I would just unscrew the chrome ring on the panel and my switch would fall out the back. The ring unscrewed a few revolutions and just kept spinning without releasing from the switch as if it were stripped. How do I remove the switch???? Tks in advance Mark

12-08-2002, 12:40 AM	#2
67swbc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: lancaster Tx. Posts: 60	to the right bottom of the key hole there is a little pin hole. Get a paper clip and stick in the hole and turn the chrome ring until it comes off __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB

12-08-2002, 01:58 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	First put key into ignition and turn to accessory. Then insert paper clip( I like to use a small allen wrench ). You should feel for a small spring loaded brass pin with the paper clip, push it in and turn key to the left a little more. If you are real lucky the ignition tumbler will pull right out. Sometimes you will have to wiggle and jiggle the key to get it out. Other times you will need a hammer and a punch. I have done it all three ways. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-08-2002, 10:52 AM	#4
mstpaul Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2	Thank You I'try again today..... Tks Mark

12-08-2002, 01:17 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	A little WD 40 will help the first time . Good luck __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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