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jugernot · 03-05-2008, 08:33 AM

I was putting my ignition together. I put the Key thing (arrow A) into the ignition swith (arrow B), but now I can't get the bezel over the key thing to thread it onto the ignition swith.

How do I get them apart, so I can get the bezel on

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2008, 08:36 AM

put key in tumbler, turn to ACC position, insert paperclip or small allen wrench into hole on tumbler face, when you feel the spring loaded plate, press on it as you turn the key further to the left... it should pop out.
Install switch in truck with chrome bezal, THEN install the tumbler.

joedoozer · 03-05-2008, 08:37 AM

Just a guess but I think you need to take the back side off. The part that the key goes in, should have a jesus clip on the back side. Holding it in place. Or there is a small hole that you need to stick a punch in. Pushing down a spring loaded clip. Use the key to pull the cylinder out, while having it pressed.

I have never taken one of these apart, but I have had many locks apart. I can't imagine this being much different.

Anyone else?

Edit* My second guess was right, he beat me to it haha.

jugernot · 03-05-2008, 09:06 AM

Is is possible that I have put the key thing in backwards? because I do not feel a spring inside the inner hole.

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2008, 09:16 AM

not possible. You turned it counter clockwise to the ACC position first, right?

jugernot · 03-05-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

not possible. You turned it counter clockwise to the ACC position first, right?

Yes, then I put the small allen wrench into the hole, but feel the side of the tumbler, if I move the key back to the off position I find a hole, but no spring.

I'm about to give up but this is key the same a my doors. AAARRRRRRR

CG · 03-05-2008, 09:28 AM

Did you put it in the hole on the face? (this is the one you want)...not that one in your picture (you dont want that one) The first couple times you do this its a little tricky.

jugernot · 03-05-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Did you put it in the hole on the face (this is the one you want)...not that one in your picture (you dont want that one)? The first couple times you do this its a little tricky.

Maybe thats what I doing wrong, let me find a paperclip.

My kingdom for a paperclip....................................

jugernot · 03-05-2008, 09:35 AM

woooo hoooooo, I got it. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou

But I just realized I don't have this part, so there is not alot more I can do with the ignition.

03-05-2008, 08:33 AM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	How do I get these apart I was putting my ignition together. I put the Key thing (arrow A) into the ignition swith (arrow B), but now I can't get the bezel over the key thing to thread it onto the ignition swith. How do I get them apart, so I can get the bezel on Thanks Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 03-05-2008 at 08:34 AM.

03-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How do I get these apart put key in tumbler, turn to ACC position, insert paperclip or small allen wrench into hole on tumbler face, when you feel the spring loaded plate, press on it as you turn the key further to the left... it should pop out. Install switch in truck with chrome bezal, THEN install the tumbler.

03-05-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
joedoozer is Certifiable Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hinesville, Georgia Posts: 160	Re: How do I get these apart Just a guess but I think you need to take the back side off. The part that the key goes in, should have a jesus clip on the back side. Holding it in place. Or there is a small hole that you need to stick a punch in. Pushing down a spring loaded clip. Use the key to pull the cylinder out, while having it pressed. I have never taken one of these apart, but I have had many locks apart. I can't imagine this being much different. Anyone else? Edit* My second guess was right, he beat me to it haha. Last edited by joedoozer; 03-05-2008 at 08:39 AM. Reason: Added another line

03-05-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: How do I get these apart Is is possible that I have put the key thing in backwards? because I do not feel a spring inside the inner hole. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 03-05-2008 at 09:10 AM.

03-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How do I get these apart not possible. You turned it counter clockwise to the ACC position first, right?

03-05-2008, 09:28 AM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: How do I get these apart Did you put it in the hole on the face? (this is the one you want)...not that one in your picture (you dont want that one) The first couple times you do this its a little tricky. Last edited by CG; 03-05-2008 at 09:38 AM.

03-05-2008, 09:35 AM	#9
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: How do I get these apart woooo hoooooo, I got it. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou But I just realized I don't have this part, so there is not alot more I can do with the ignition. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 03-05-2008 at 09:46 AM.

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