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dubie · 10-20-2003, 09:16 AM

What else do you need to do to get this thing out? I have loosened the bezel, but it's still hangin in there.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-20-2003, 09:21 AM

key and paperclip in the little hole.

Hutch · 10-20-2003, 09:40 AM

dubie
GMC Paul's Tech tips explains it:
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dubie · 10-20-2003, 09:48 AM

GREAT!! thanks for the replies guys

dubie · 10-20-2003, 04:32 PM

hmmm just went outside and tried it, but it wouldn't come out

Blue Beard · 10-20-2003, 09:12 PM

dubie,

Try using some liquid graphite in the lock.

Squirt some in and work it with the key, then leave it sit to dry.

Then try the tip on GMC Pauls site.

The liquid graphite works into all the spots that gum up.

Custom 68 · 10-20-2003, 09:30 PM

let me guess it is probably a 67 or 8 it seems like these just dont want to come out I dont have an acc to the left so that seems to be the kicker? anybody else help here?
Thanks
Dave

Rod · 10-20-2003, 09:38 PM

With the 67 type ignition you just use the paper clip plan in the off position and push the clip in and rotate left.

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2003, 10:55 PM

Yup. That's how i got Jeweles' 68 ignition switch out. It just takes some messing with and some sweet talkin.

Blue Beard · 10-21-2003, 08:10 AM

A few choice words never hurts...........

dubie · 10-21-2003, 08:57 AM

I think that's why it's not coming out, i must have offended it already

Gonna try it again tonight when i am here at the shop stripping the rest of the truck

Custom 68 · 10-21-2003, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
It just takes some messing with and some sweet talkin.

Humm I will try the sweet talkin this time.

instead of the

Thanks
Dave

dubie · 10-21-2003, 12:36 PM

I just tried it ....without swearing, and it came out

OldSkool71 · 10-21-2003, 12:46 PM

whooo hooo, way to go now it's my turn...

Mudder · 10-21-2003, 12:47 PM

Its all in the lips and how they are formed! Don't cuss it!

dubie · 10-21-2003, 12:53 PM

I also gave it a tiny shot of WD 40

the switch was kinda stiff

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2003, 11:37 PM

You mean cussin isn't sweet talkin?
Wow...how the hell did I get married? I thought I was sweet talkin her.

Custom 68 · 10-31-2003, 10:00 AM

I am bringing this back up I still can not get mine out. it is a 68 that has no accessory spot to the left (CCW) but that may not matter. I worked and worked on it last night and still can not get it out. The good news is that I did spray enough WD-40 to get my switch working really good

but it still wont come out

I talked really nice to her then I broke out the Whiskey cause it still wouldnt work so I went back to sanding. Any other thoughts?
Signed,
frustrated in MO
Dave

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 11:45 AM

Does the key slide out of the ignition switch in any position? I have done a few like that, and I found that a small bent screwdriver workd pretty good. I ise the paperclip or whatever and get the thing inside to depress, then I'll slide the key out and insert the small bent screwdriver. Kinda pull against the face plate (if that's what you want to call it) and it might come out.
That's what i had to do to get Jewles' switch out.

Custom 68 · 10-31-2003, 12:31 PM

OK Andy yes my key will slide out in any position running or what ever. So you just need to put the key in press on the spring in the little hole (I used an allen wrench) not turn the key and just work on getting the outter ring off? Sound right? I will try this...again

If anybody wants to add to this pleas do.
Dave

dinnut · 10-31-2003, 10:17 PM

Here is what i did:
my key comes out in any position on my 70, so what i did was remove the bezel and pull switch, lock and everything out from behind as a group. then i unplugged the harness from it. i tried everything to get the dang lock out of there. after about 20 minutes of yellin i broke down and went and bought a new lock and a new ignition switch. but then i couldnt get the bezel to go over the lock from oreilly (the key says gm car... hmm? wrong part?) so i went over to my trusty sander and sanded it till the bezel went over it. AFTER ALL THIS i still could not turn the truck off using the key. that was the original reason for pulling it all out, see. now, when i wanna turn the truck i have to go under the hood and pull the power cable thingy off the hei distributor

lux hauler · 10-31-2003, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinnut
Here is what i did:
my key comes out in any position on my 70, so what i did was remove the bezel and pull switch, lock and everything out from behind as a group. then i unplugged the harness from it. i tried everything to get the dang lock out of there. after about 20 minutes of yellin i broke down and went and bought a new lock and a new ignition switch. but then i couldnt get the bezel to go over the lock from oreilly (the key says gm car... hmm? wrong part?) so i went over to my trusty sander and sanded it till the bezel went over it. AFTER ALL THIS i still could not turn the truck off using the key. that was the original reason for pulling it all out, see. now, when i wanna turn the truck i have to go under the hood and pull the power cable thingy off the hei distributor

sounds like you have constant power to your hei. It needs to be switched.
Where is the hot wire to your hei coming from?

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2003, 12:42 AM

Yeah, if the parts are correct, you won't be able to pull the bezel off over the ignition switch.

10-20-2003, 09:16 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	removing ignition switch What else do you need to do to get this thing out? I have loosened the bezel, but it's still hangin in there. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-20-2003, 09:40 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	dubie GMC Paul's Tech tips explains it: Tech tips Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-20-2003, 09:48 AM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	GREAT!! thanks for the replies guys __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-20-2003, 04:32 PM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	hmmm just went outside and tried it, but it wouldn't come out __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-20-2003, 09:12 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	dubie, Try using some liquid graphite in the lock. Squirt some in and work it with the key, then leave it sit to dry. Then try the tip on GMC Pauls site. The liquid graphite works into all the spots that gum up. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-20-2003, 09:21 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	key and paperclip in the little hole.

10-20-2003, 09:30 PM	#7
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	let me guess it is probably a 67 or 8 it seems like these just dont want to come out I dont have an acc to the left so that seems to be the kicker? anybody else help here? 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!"

10-20-2003, 09:38 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	With the 67 type ignition you just use the paper clip plan in the off position and push the clip in and rotate left. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-20-2003, 10:55 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yup. That's how i got Jeweles' 68 ignition switch out. It just takes some messing with and some sweet talkin.

10-21-2003, 08:10 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	A few choice words never hurts........... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-21-2003, 08:57 AM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I think that's why it's not coming out, i must have offended it already Gonna try it again tonight when i am here at the shop stripping the rest of the truck __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-21-2003, 12:36 PM	#13
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I just tried it ....without swearing, and it came out __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-21-2003, 12:46 PM	#14
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	whooo hooo, way to go now it's my turn... __________________ -Ron-

10-21-2003, 12:47 PM	#15
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Its all in the lips and how they are formed! Don't cuss it!

10-21-2003, 12:53 PM	#16
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I also gave it a tiny shot of WD 40 the switch was kinda stiff __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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10-21-2003, 11:37 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You mean cussin isn't sweet talkin? Wow...how the hell did I get married? I thought I was sweet talkin her.

10-31-2003, 10:00 AM	#18
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	helpppppppp I am bringing this back up I still can not get mine out. it is a 68 that has no accessory spot to the left (CCW) but that may not matter. I worked and worked on it last night and still can not get it out. The good news is that I did spray enough WD-40 to get my switch working really good but it still wont come out I talked really nice to her then I broke out the Whiskey cause it still wouldnt work so I went back to sanding. Any other thoughts? Signed, frustrated in MO 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!"

10-31-2003, 11:45 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Does the key slide out of the ignition switch in any position? I have done a few like that, and I found that a small bent screwdriver workd pretty good. I ise the paperclip or whatever and get the thing inside to depress, then I'll slide the key out and insert the small bent screwdriver. Kinda pull against the face plate (if that's what you want to call it) and it might come out. That's what i had to do to get Jewles' switch out.

10-31-2003, 12:31 PM	#20
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	OK Andy yes my key will slide out in any position running or what ever. So you just need to put the key in press on the spring in the little hole (I used an allen wrench) not turn the key and just work on getting the outter ring off? Sound right? I will try this...again If anybody wants to add to this pleas do. 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!"

10-31-2003, 10:17 PM	#21
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	Here is what i did: my key comes out in any position on my 70, so what i did was remove the bezel and pull switch, lock and everything out from behind as a group. then i unplugged the harness from it. i tried everything to get the dang lock out of there. after about 20 minutes of yellin i broke down and went and bought a new lock and a new ignition switch. but then i couldnt get the bezel to go over the lock from oreilly (the key says gm car... hmm? wrong part?) so i went over to my trusty sander and sanded it till the bezel went over it. AFTER ALL THIS i still could not turn the truck off using the key. that was the original reason for pulling it all out, see. now, when i wanna turn the truck i have to go under the hood and pull the power cable thingy off the hei distributor __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-01-2003, 12:42 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, if the parts are correct, you won't be able to pull the bezel off over the ignition switch.

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