removing key cylinder.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lotik · 10-07-2003, 08:47 PM

i have a tilt van column in my truck, and it has the key cylinder on the column. is there a way to remove it? i already have a cylinder mounted in the dash i am using.

Blue Beard · 10-07-2003, 09:09 PM

If you are just trying to remove the cylinder from the column.........there is a retaining keeper inside the column.

I would say that the outer collar might have to be reworked to get it smooth.

**68 Stepside** · 10-07-2003, 10:44 PM

I bet someone on the 73-87 board will know, that series of truck has the ignition cylinder in the column.

Chevy Wrench · 10-08-2003, 02:40 AM

You have to pull the wheel and retaining plate. There is a small "c" clip that holds it in. Then remove the turn signal switch. After that, there is a small set screw that holds the cylinder in place. Remove that, and pull out the cylinder. On some models it is not necessary to remove the t/s switch. Good luck. If ya need pics, let me know.
John

lotik · 10-08-2003, 05:20 PM

thanks fellas

10-07-2003, 08:47 PM	#1
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	removing key cylinder.. i have a tilt van column in my truck, and it has the key cylinder on the column. is there a way to remove it? i already have a cylinder mounted in the dash i am using. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

10-07-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If you are just trying to remove the cylinder from the column.........there is a retaining keeper inside the column. I would say that the outer collar might have to be reworked to get it smooth. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-07-2003, 10:44 PM	#3
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	I bet someone on the 73-87 board will know, that series of truck has the ignition cylinder in the column. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-08-2003, 02:40 AM	#4
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	You have to pull the wheel and retaining plate. There is a small "c" clip that holds it in. Then remove the turn signal switch. After that, there is a small set screw that holds the cylinder in place. Remove that, and pull out the cylinder. On some models it is not necessary to remove the t/s switch. Good luck. If ya need pics, let me know. John __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

10-08-2003, 05:20 PM	#5
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	thanks fellas __________________ negative camber //LA\\

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