ignition switch replacement 85 c-30 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stapleszoo · 01-04-2004, 03:21 PM

i have a 85 c-30 and need to replace the ignition/ key assembly. (the top is sheared off and is very difficult to turn. ) There is no pin hole on the fron plate, so Im thinking I have to pull off the steering wheel, horn assembly to get to it. Does anyone know the best way to do this? Its an automatic as well so this looks like a bit of a nasty project. Any good ideas?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2004, 06:25 PM

a c 30 is the same as any c10 or 20 pickup get a haynes or chiltons manual and follow the directions and its easy enough if ya have the right tools youll need a wheel puller and a ring remover cause youll have to take the wheel off, pull the retaining ring for the top of the inner piece pull out the turn signal thing and pull out the switch retainers

85 K5 · 01-04-2004, 06:44 PM

Thanks to Brandon for this link.
http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

stapleszoo · 01-05-2004, 09:53 AM

hey thanks alot

As soon as it stops raining I 'll start this project. I think it should take a few hours, but I really dont want to pull the steering column out as Im only changing the ignition.

thanks for all the relpys!

01-04-2004, 03:21 PM	#1
stapleszoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ct Posts: 2	ignition switch replacement 85 c-30 i have a 85 c-30 and need to replace the ignition/ key assembly. (the top is sheared off and is very difficult to turn. ) There is no pin hole on the fron plate, so Im thinking I have to pull off the steering wheel, horn assembly to get to it. Does anyone know the best way to do this? Its an automatic as well so this looks like a bit of a nasty project. Any good ideas?

01-04-2004, 06:25 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	a c 30 is the same as any c10 or 20 pickup get a haynes or chiltons manual and follow the directions and its easy enough if ya have the right tools youll need a wheel puller and a ring remover cause youll have to take the wheel off, pull the retaining ring for the top of the inner piece pull out the turn signal thing and pull out the switch retainers __________________ 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!!

01-04-2004, 06:44 PM	#3
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Thanks to Brandon for this link. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

01-05-2004, 09:53 AM	#4
stapleszoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ct Posts: 2	hey thanks alot As soon as it stops raining I 'll start this project. I think it should take a few hours, but I really dont want to pull the steering column out as Im only changing the ignition. thanks for all the relpys!



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