Removing ignition cylinder - a little help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

acloco · 08-26-2005, 03:32 PM

Need to remove & replace the ignition lock cylinder on the 67 - two reasons...I am getting ready to paint the dash and the new lock cylinder matches the doors now.

But......after turning the key to ACC, pressing the release through the small hole, I cannot get the little bugger to budge. Any thoughts?

THANKS in advance!!!

cableguy0 · 08-26-2005, 04:31 PM

try pushing the button before you turn the key. so with the key in the off position put you paperclip or whatever ur using in the hole and push then turn the key to acc and it should come right out

**pjmoreland** · 08-26-2005, 05:21 PM

Once you push the paperclip in, I believe you have to turn the key a bit past ACC before it will come out.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-26-2005, 06:33 PM

Yes, you do have to turn it a little past the ACC position. I had a heck of a time removing one a couple weeks ago but persistance payed off.

Longhorn Man · 08-26-2005, 07:10 PM

sometimes you have to yell bad words at it and threaten to kick it's grill in.

acloco · 08-26-2005, 10:18 PM

Thanks...had a list of items that I wanted completed today....because I wanted to paint the dash and have it ready for assembly tomorrow...late in the afternoon...

Hmmmm...patience....and words.......I will keep you posted.

355 · 08-26-2005, 11:15 PM

I tried off and on for three weeks. Finally I put the key off,inserted the clip, and here is the key for me, I moved the key around alittle until I actually felt the little pin move and felt the spring pressure push the clip back out. When I knew I was on the pin I rotated too and then a little past acc. and bigger then duky the darn thing came out. I have a Cadillac stearing column with the key located in it, so I removed the dash key trim and installed a vacuum guage there.

72402 · 08-26-2005, 11:22 PM

I thought a 67 ignition switch didn't have an acc position.

fastwillie 696969 · 08-27-2005, 01:29 AM

when putting in the new one use some graphite on it

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2005, 05:30 AM

72402...I always thought the same myself... but if he says he has it....

woodman13 · 08-27-2005, 08:20 AM

I used a big screw driver to pop the front off....then cut the keylock off with the chop saw. now it starts with a screw driver...oh you wanted to keep the lock set you have.....Opps sorry I can't help

acloco · 08-27-2005, 05:27 PM

Thanks for pointing out the ACC item....I could not remember either...but this one definitely has ACC.

I will try again later tonight.

Thanks for the help....and the screwdriver!

bobs409 · 08-28-2005, 06:54 AM

Don't use a paper clip, instead, use a small allen wrench. (I learned that here) I had no luck with a paper clip as it kept bending but the allen wrench is rigid and you can press in hard.

I think a little WD 40 might help too.

masterbeavis · 08-28-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

Don't use a paper clip, instead, use a small allen wrench. (I learned that here) I had no luck with a paper clip as it kept bending but the allen wrench is rigid and you can press in hard.

I think a little WD 40 might help too.

Like the others said, it takes time and patience to get it out. I tried and tried on mine for about 20 minutes. I am not shure exactly what I did, but when I did it, it came out like I wasnt even trying. I second the motion to use an allen wrench, that is what I used.

Blunova · 08-28-2005, 06:17 PM

How do you remove without key?

acloco · 08-28-2005, 06:55 PM

That would be with the assistance of a drill.....

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2005, 07:05 PM

No drill needed... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

acloco · 08-28-2005, 09:36 PM

...but you still have to get the old one out.....hmmmm....7/16" drill bit should work just fine!

08-26-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Removing ignition cylinder - a little help needed Need to remove & replace the ignition lock cylinder on the 67 - two reasons...I am getting ready to paint the dash and the new lock cylinder matches the doors now. But......after turning the key to ACC, pressing the release through the small hole, I cannot get the little bugger to budge. Any thoughts? THANKS in advance!!!

08-26-2005, 04:31 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	try pushing the button before you turn the key. so with the key in the off position put you paperclip or whatever ur using in the hole and push then turn the key to acc and it should come right out __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

08-26-2005, 11:15 PM	#7
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	I tried off and on for three weeks. Finally I put the key off,inserted the clip, and here is the key for me, I moved the key around alittle until I actually felt the little pin move and felt the spring pressure push the clip back out. When I knew I was on the pin I rotated too and then a little past acc. and bigger then duky the darn thing came out. I have a Cadillac stearing column with the key located in it, so I removed the dash key trim and installed a vacuum guage there. __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.

08-26-2005, 11:22 PM	#8
72402 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cameron, Oklahoma Posts: 199	I thought a 67 ignition switch didn't have an acc position. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet/original 402, TH400, buckets & console 65 C10, 350TBI, 700R4 (work in progress)

08-27-2005, 01:29 AM	#9
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	when putting in the new one use some graphite on it __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-26-2005, 05:21 PM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Once you push the paperclip in, I believe you have to turn the key a bit past ACC before it will come out.

08-26-2005, 06:33 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Yes, you do have to turn it a little past the ACC position. I had a heck of a time removing one a couple weeks ago but persistance payed off.

08-26-2005, 07:10 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	sometimes you have to yell bad words at it and threaten to kick it's grill in.

08-26-2005, 10:18 PM	#6
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Thanks...had a list of items that I wanted completed today....because I wanted to paint the dash and have it ready for assembly tomorrow...late in the afternoon... Hmmmm...patience....and words.......I will keep you posted.

08-27-2005, 05:30 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	72402...I always thought the same myself... but if he says he has it....

08-27-2005, 08:20 AM	#11
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	I used a big screw driver to pop the front off....then cut the keylock off with the chop saw. now it starts with a screw driver...oh you wanted to keep the lock set you have.....Opps sorry I can't help __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

08-27-2005, 05:27 PM	#12
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Thanks for pointing out the ACC item....I could not remember either...but this one definitely has ACC. I will try again later tonight. Thanks for the help....and the screwdriver!

08-28-2005, 06:54 AM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Don't use a paper clip, instead, use a small allen wrench. (I learned that here) I had no luck with a paper clip as it kept bending but the allen wrench is rigid and you can press in hard. I think a little WD 40 might help too. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-28-2005, 06:17 PM	#15
Blunova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Noble, OK USA Posts: 125	How do you remove without key? __________________ 69 C10 65 Chevy II

08-28-2005, 06:55 PM	#16
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	That would be with the assistance of a drill.....



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08-28-2005, 07:05 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	No drill needed... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

08-28-2005, 09:36 PM	#18
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	...but you still have to get the old one out.....hmmmm....7/16" drill bit should work just fine!

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