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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Albany, Oregon
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ignition key cylinder replacement
About 10 years ago, a key broke off in the ignition. No problem, we used a screwdriver to turn it. Now that I'm bringing the ol' girl back to life, I think she deserves to have a real key! In searching this and other sites and talking to people, I figured I could do it.
Went out and bought the new cylinder. turned to acc, used a paper clip to push the little hole in, turned more to the left. Nothing. WTF! LOL! Apparently I am ![]()
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'72 C20 fleet, rear leafs, front coil, 350 w/ 350TH (toast now). Dad's got the '71. A Huge work in Progress... |
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: St. Johns, Arizona
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did it actually turn more after you did the paper clip trick?
Sometimes, the paper clip will get in the way. It's also better to use a small punch in the hole if you have one, sometimes the paper clip just doesn't do the trick. I push the little release button in the hole, and start to turn to the left, and slowly slide the punch/paper clip out while applying pressure to the left. It's worked for me every time so far. Good luck
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my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans? |
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Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
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broken key
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VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Did you continue to turn it counter clockwise once the paperclip was in there? (I prefer using a small allen wrench myself)
It probably won't just pop out. Sometimes they do, but normally you have to pull on it and wiggle and Obscenities normally help too. |
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Massachusetts
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Yay, I just got mine out!
I bought a new ignition/key set last year and tried several times to get the old one out without success. Reading this inspired me to give it another try. I felt the spring depress, clicked it to the left, gave it one little jiggle and it was out. I was shocked, I don't know why I didn't get it out before or what I was doing wrong, but my new keys are in now. I think the jiggle was actually the trick that got it out, in previous attempts I was just pulling on it. This time as soon as I jiggled it, it released. Thanks Longhorn Man and CKHD ![]()
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Jeweles had been trying to get hers out for quite a while and I just walked up and POW, it was in my hand. Funny as h*ll.
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What's that funky smell?
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin, TX
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Reading this thread encouraged me to try and replace mine, too. Without success... Now I am cussing the truck, the locks(old and new), the heat and Longhorn Man.
Just kidding (About cussing Longhorn Man, everything else, I stand by my cussing!)
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Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-31-2005 at 06:39 PM. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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LOL man! LOFL!
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What's that funky smell?
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin, TX
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My boss, err wife, used to cuss me all the time, too. So I parked a rusty old truck in her driveway! Now she really has something to cuss about!
Seriously, any advice for a removing the cylinder from a 68 that does not have an accessory position?
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Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-31-2005 at 10:08 PM. |
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Just keep turning the key to the right with a slight amount of pressure and it should pop out as you push in with the paper clip.
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4 eyed fever
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eureka, Nevada
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here's a recent thread dealing with same
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=166127
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1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Albany, Oregon
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Alright, thanks guys. It's round three this afternoon! If I can't do it today I'm just gonna' put a chain on the screwdriver and call it good. Keys? We don't need no stinkin' keys!!!!
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'72 C20 fleet, rear leafs, front coil, 350 w/ 350TH (toast now). Dad's got the '71. A Huge work in Progress... |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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on a 67 or early 68, just insert the key, and in the OFF position, install the paper clip or what ever your poking tool of choice is, and depress the spring loaded plate..then turn it counter clockwise.
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