Changing ignition in steering column, how?

[77K20]

I just took the steering column out of my 77 C10 parts truck to put it into my 77 K10, but now I need to swith the iginition out because the one from the parts truck is no good. How do I do this? I just wana change the part that the key inserts into, (I believe it's called the tumbler right?) and the rod that connects to it and runs down to the plug that is mounted on the steering column. I looked through an old chiltons book, but it doesn't help me none in this area. I am probably gonna go out and buy a new Chiltons or Haynes manual here pretty soon, but until then I am hoping you guyscan give me some input.

Thakns in advance for any and all info.

2-Knee

p.s. What do you guys recomend for a good manual? I want something that is very thorough (spelling?) and gives detailed explanations on just about everyhting.

[old Rusty C10]

first mount the steering column in the truck its prolly easier this way. ( ya just have to put int he bolts that hold it up in place.
remove the steering wheel
use that compressor thing to push down the round plate ya see under thewheel it s crews onto the nub that the wheel hold down bolt is on and ya turn the bottom til it compresses the plate.. theres a snap ring on there ya take that out and unscrew the tool
once the plate is off youll see the turn signal switch.. unscrew the lever on that
now lift out the turn signal switch
there should be a couple of small hex head bolts un there or maybe therye phillips head or torx (its been a while)
unscrew the two of them out and thers some kind of plastic pins ya pull out too
the ignition tumbler should fall out now
for the rod youll have to take the section of the column out and if im not mistaken that just unblots and youll see the rod there
its pretty simple actually

[Izzy]

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html
The pictures will help.

[Russell]

Don't be daunted by this task, if you do things carefully, it is actually fairly simple. Before you take off your steering wheel, make sure that you take a peice of chalk or lipstick and draw a line over the base of the steering wheel onto the column to make sure that you get your wheel aligned properly when you go to put it back on. Also, get the compressor tool! It is well worth your money in rental fees, or if you actually buy one. That snap ring is the toughest part of the whole column.

[79BIG10]

If you need help let me know. I've done this a few times as well. It's a easy job with the lock ring compressor as mentioned. Other than that make sure to not lose the lock cylinder screw. If you lose it down teh column you have to go after it.