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05-13-2014, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: talkeetna, Alaska
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68' pickup ignition switch
During the replacent of an ignition switch (dash mount), the threads in the collar, that hold the switch to the dash got damaged.
I believe the original was cross threaded?? Is there a place to locate a replacement collar?? Or maybe someone who could chase the threads? It required some tapping on the spanner wrench notches (I don't have the proper wrench obviously), to get the collar removed. And advice?? Regards.... |
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05-13-2014, 09:14 PM
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The Older Generation
   
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
 to the board!The replacement screw on bezel is available from any parts vendor. The threads on those are very fine and are easily cross threaded. If you can find someone that has a thread file (think machinist) you can clean the threads up on the switch. LockDoc
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05-13-2014, 09:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: talkeetna, Alaska
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
Thanks Doc...
The new switch is held in by just the first turn or so... I wouldn't be in this mess if I hadn't lost the only key ya know. I got the replacement switch and module from carquest... You're saying that they also make the "bezel" part? Hmm... not sure why my parts guy didn't see that.. Thanks for the info.. At least I can get it started now.... |
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05-13-2014, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
I got one a couple years ago from a small local Wisconsin vendor. It was in a GM box. I think GM may sell them. Have your local dealer search for part number 3918893. Here's one GM source. http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oe-gm/3918893
Google "GM 3918893" and get lots of results. Welcome to the board!!!! |
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05-13-2014, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edwards, CA
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
On a 68-72 everything for the ignition is available aftermarket including a driver.
However being aware the AK makes shipping expensive and slow I've copied up a page from the Truck Shop catalog. Maybe you can make your own driver. As far as a nut and the threads go, if it is that beat up you are probably going to need a new part (or used). I've never had good luck fixing potmetal threads.
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05-13-2014, 09:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: talkeetna, Alaska
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
Thanks Tim for the pic.... That helps alot.. as for shipping.. we alaskans have ways.....!!
I'll search for their site... Sorry about your missing dog... I had 6 Karelian pups go missing a week ago... 11 weeks old... were found 5 miles away through so very serious country under a cabin deck... I thought they were lost fer sure... networking nonstop, and radio bulletins brought them home.... |
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05-13-2014, 09:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: brandenburg ky
Posts: 96
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Re: 68' pickup ignition switch
we just bought it all at auto zone, works great
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