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69 COPO · 01-27-2006, 11:01 PM

Can anyone out there tell me how to get the ignition and bezel apart to get it out of the cab? It seems like there must be a trick to it. It just spins and if you hold it with channel locks it still will not come apart. HELP!

jhow66 · 01-28-2006, 12:53 AM

1st put it back like it was so it will hold itself. Insert key and turn to acc. Take a paperclip and insert in hole that is in key cylinder and push in and turn key to left at same time. Cylinder will now pull out with key.

Fred T · 01-28-2006, 02:46 AM

After you get the cylinder out, the bezel will come off. There is a flange on the cylinder to make it harder to pull the switch without the key.

This tool helps keep from destroying the bezel.
http://www.myoldtruck.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=6562

jimfulco · 01-31-2006, 11:42 PM

Some jiggling may be required during the process.

pebbleboy · 01-31-2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhow66

1st put it back like it was so it will hold itself. Insert key and turn to acc. Take a paperclip and insert in hole that is in key cylinder and push in and turn key to left at same time. Cylinder will now pull out with key.

So if your key is really worn and comes out in any position its really hard to get the cylinder out?

That could explain a few things

farside847 · 02-01-2006, 12:53 PM

I spent a good 3 hours getting my old one out. Lots of "jiggleing the handle" if you know what I mean....

stynchrr · 02-01-2006, 01:02 PM

what if you lost the key? Is it still possible to get it apart?

Putter · 02-01-2006, 01:19 PM

Cordless drill and a sharp bit will assist in that case /\

sneakysnake · 02-01-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Cordless drill and a sharp bit will assist in that case /\

The benzel will come off, but what is holding it is the chrome or stainless cover over the key cylinder, if you dont have a key take a small screwdriver and pop the nickle size cap off the key hole and the benzel will unscew right off.

stynchrr · 02-01-2006, 01:28 PM

What part needs to be drilled out?

stynchrr · 02-01-2006, 01:29 PM

Ok I will try that.
Thanks

01-27-2006, 11:01 PM	#1
69 COPO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.E. South Dakota Posts: 161	Ignition Bezel Can anyone out there tell me how to get the ignition and bezel apart to get it out of the cab? It seems like there must be a trick to it. It just spins and if you hold it with channel locks it still will not come apart. HELP!

01-28-2006, 12:53 AM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Ignition Bezel 1st put it back like it was so it will hold itself. Insert key and turn to acc. Take a paperclip and insert in hole that is in key cylinder and push in and turn key to left at same time. Cylinder will now pull out with key. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-28-2006, 02:46 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Ignition Bezel After you get the cylinder out, the bezel will come off. There is a flange on the cylinder to make it harder to pull the switch without the key. This tool helps keep from destroying the bezel. http://www.myoldtruck.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=6562 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-31-2006, 11:42 PM	#4
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Ignition Bezel Some jiggling may be required during the process.

02-01-2006, 12:53 PM	#6
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Ignition Bezel I spent a good 3 hours getting my old one out. Lots of "jiggleing the handle" if you know what I mean.... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-01-2006, 01:02 PM	#7
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Ignition Bezel what if you lost the key? Is it still possible to get it apart?

02-01-2006, 01:19 PM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Ignition Bezel Cordless drill and a sharp bit will assist in that case /\ __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

02-01-2006, 01:28 PM	#10
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Ignition Bezel What part needs to be drilled out?

02-01-2006, 01:29 PM	#11
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Ignition Bezel Ok I will try that. Thanks



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