replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ivorton74 · 05-24-2013, 01:46 PM

I just replaced my ignition lock cylinder. Now i'm tryin to put my lock plate back in but the lock ring is not holding it in and it keeps popping back out. what do I do next? do they sell these rings?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-24-2013, 03:35 PM

theres a tool for this purpose sold by help.... yes you can get the rings if you need new ones NAPA has em here

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 05-25-2013, 08:28 PM

Last time I checked NAPA no longer carries the snap ring, I usually get them from Corvette Central or GMpartseast

http://www.gmpartseast.com/

http://www.corvettecentral.com/

Tx Firefighter · 05-25-2013, 09:17 PM

I usually tighten up the lock ring with pliers if its bent and loose. There is a recess in the lock plate for it so once you get it in the groove and release tension on the plate, the snap ring will be contained in a bit of a recess which should help keep it on place even more.
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mopar346 · 05-25-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I usually tighten up the lock ring with pliers if its bent and loose. There is a recess in the lock plate for it so once you get it in the groove and release tension on the plate, the snap ring will be contained in a bit of a recess which should help keep it on place even more.
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What he said.

Just for the sake of asking you don't have the lock plate on upside down do you?

ivorton74 · 05-26-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar346

What he said.

Just for the sake of asking you don't have the lock plate on upside down do you?

No I got it on the right way...I have a repair manual with the exploded diagram so I just refered to that. It's all good though..I called my mechanic and told him my situation and he loaned me that compressing tool and I got it back on fine. I guess I should buy me one of those.

Tx Firefighter · 05-26-2013, 01:44 AM

I just copied the store bought tool with crap I had laying around. It's worked for about 20 years or so.

05-24-2013, 01:46 PM	#1
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! I just replaced my ignition lock cylinder. Now i'm tryin to put my lock plate back in but the lock ring is not holding it in and it keeps popping back out. what do I do next? do they sell these rings?

05-24-2013, 03:35 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! theres a tool for this purpose sold by help.... yes you can get the rings if you need new ones NAPA has em here __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-25-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! Last time I checked NAPA no longer carries the snap ring, I usually get them from Corvette Central or GMpartseast http://www.gmpartseast.com/ http://www.corvettecentral.com/ __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

05-25-2013, 09:17 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! I usually tighten up the lock ring with pliers if its bent and loose. There is a recess in the lock plate for it so once you get it in the groove and release tension on the plate, the snap ring will be contained in a bit of a recess which should help keep it on place even more. Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2013, 01:44 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: replaced my ignition lock...cant get lock plate back in..help!! I just copied the store bought tool with crap I had laying around. It's worked for about 20 years or so.



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