need help ing.switch take out - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billsbowtie · 07-22-2003, 02:17 PM

can someone tell me how to take it out thanks bill

barn9 · 07-22-2003, 03:12 PM

Use a bent paperclip or something similar in the small hole to release the switch from the housing.

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2003, 03:58 PM

Insert said paper clip into the hole as you turn the key to the acc position. (counter clockwise) With a little wiggling and pulling, it should pop right out into your hand.

Custom 68 · 07-22-2003, 04:18 PM

I know I know we have been through this before to no answer. The 68's dont turn CCW for the accessory position. What has anybody figured out on these?
Thanks
Dave

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2003, 04:29 PM

No idea.

billsbowtie · 07-23-2003, 12:31 PM

thanks for the help guys

Mark540 · 07-23-2003, 12:48 PM

On 68's you put a paper clip in as instructed and turn counter clockwise about a quarter of an inch with the key installed and this will release the tumbler(there is no acc. position). You are physically moving the whole tumbler a quarter inch to get it past the tab which holds it in place. Works like a charm. Did it just the other day on a '68 ignition. If it won't budge try some penetrating oil around the edge of the tumbler, as some corrosion may have seized the tumbler in place. Good luck, Mark

Custom 68 · 07-23-2003, 01:40 PM

Great Mark I will try it I hadnt spent much time working on it the post was up here a month or 2 ago without much success. I may try it tonight and will post the results.
Thanks
Dave

07-22-2003, 02:17 PM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	need help ing.switch take out can someone tell me how to take it out thanks bill

07-22-2003, 03:12 PM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Use a bent paperclip or something similar in the small hole to release the switch from the housing. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-22-2003, 04:18 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	I know I know we have been through this before to no answer. The 68's dont turn CCW for the accessory position. What has anybody figured out on these? Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-23-2003, 12:31 PM	#6
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	thanks for the help guys __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

07-23-2003, 12:48 PM	#7
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	On 68's you put a paper clip in as instructed and turn counter clockwise about a quarter of an inch with the key installed and this will release the tumbler(there is no acc. position). You are physically moving the whole tumbler a quarter inch to get it past the tab which holds it in place. Works like a charm. Did it just the other day on a '68 ignition. If it won't budge try some penetrating oil around the edge of the tumbler, as some corrosion may have seized the tumbler in place. Good luck, Mark __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's

07-22-2003, 03:58 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Insert said paper clip into the hole as you turn the key to the acc position. (counter clockwise) With a little wiggling and pulling, it should pop right out into your hand.

07-22-2003, 04:29 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	No idea.

07-23-2003, 01:40 PM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Great Mark I will try it I hadnt spent much time working on it the post was up here a month or 2 ago without much success. I may try it tonight and will post the results. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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