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02-08-2012, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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igntition switch repalcement?
hey guys i went out to crank up the old 79 4x4 the other day and my ignition switch made a terrable grinding noise and now the switch dosent do enything how hard is it to replace the igniton switch on a 79 chevy with tilt steering?
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02-08-2012, 09:35 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: igntition switch repalcement?
they key swithc is pretty simple as long as you have a gear puller and the tool to compress the cover thats underneath the wheel... both can be rented at autozone for free tho
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02-08-2012, 09:49 AM
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Re: igntition switch repalcement?
awsome thats good to hear i might try to tackle that soon
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77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod
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02-08-2012, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Hartford CT
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Re: igntition switch repalcement?
Are you talking about replacing the key/lock cylinder or the ignition switch itself (located behind the dash on the column)
I've only done the ignition switch and not the key, and I've never done it with the column on the truck, but replacing the ignition switch assembly is really easy - unhook the connectors, unbolt two screws and the assembly comes right out. May be a tight fit if your hands are too big (mine are relatively small). The ignition switches are different for tilt wheel vs. non-tilt (the rod travel is reversed).
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