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Rod · 06-06-2004, 12:06 PM

How do you go about removing the lock cylinder on the column from a 79 truck column with no key? I suppose I might as well ask if there is a difference between tilts and non tilts also... would like to know both ways if there different.

I read this posted link on a typical type answer, but you would still need a key with this manner of disassembly. So I dont think it will work without a key. I got a parts truck with no keys. Need to unlock steering coulmn to move it around.... but I got it running now also... so would like to drive it around besides push or tow it.
Beats trying to drive it with a busted column... a set of vice grips for a steering wheel and messing around with the constant stalling and starting of a parts beater. LOL
http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

Thanx, Rod

*1FaastC10* · 06-06-2004, 02:36 PM

remove the steering wheel, the lockplate, and the TS switch. there is a screw that holds it in. no key needed.

Rod · 06-06-2004, 10:13 PM

The 79 column does not have a screw like whats in the posted link above... so I couldn't do it that way. Still in that linked post you had to have the cylinder in the run position for it to come out also. Must be another way.

I'll eventually grab a tilt coulmn in my travels to the scrap yards... but if I find another column wih no key, I would still like to know how to get it out.
Rod

TROYLV · 06-06-2004, 11:29 PM

1/2 Inch Drill Bit. Drill Center Of Switch And Turn To Any Position With Screw Driver

06-06-2004, 12:06 PM	#1
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Lock cylinder removal with no Key? How do you go about removing the lock cylinder on the column from a 79 truck column with no key? I suppose I might as well ask if there is a difference between tilts and non tilts also... would like to know both ways if there different. I read this posted link on a typical type answer, but you would still need a key with this manner of disassembly. So I dont think it will work without a key. I got a parts truck with no keys. Need to unlock steering coulmn to move it around.... but I got it running now also... so would like to drive it around besides push or tow it. Beats trying to drive it with a busted column... a set of vice grips for a steering wheel and messing around with the constant stalling and starting of a parts beater. LOL http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html Thanx, Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

06-06-2004, 10:13 PM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The 79 column does not have a screw like whats in the posted link above... so I couldn't do it that way. Still in that linked post you had to have the cylinder in the run position for it to come out also. Must be another way. I'll eventually grab a tilt coulmn in my travels to the scrap yards... but if I find another column wih no key, I would still like to know how to get it out. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

06-06-2004, 11:29 PM	#4
TROYLV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: LAS VEGAS, NV. Posts: 157	1/2 Inch Drill Bit. Drill Center Of Switch And Turn To Any Position With Screw Driver __________________ troy wilson

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06-06-2004, 02:36 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	remove the steering wheel, the lockplate, and the TS switch. there is a screw that holds it in. no key needed.



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