Ignition Lock Cylinder

[Nova Jed]

I need help removing my ignition lock cylinder. I had the whole column apart and can't seem to figure out how to remove it so I can paint it and I don't want to just tape it off. I put the whole thing back together so I wouldn't lose all of the parts. The column is for my 70 Nova. It is a floor shift column that I had picked up from a guy on Steve's site yesterday and it's a very nice column. I want to use my original key instead of the ones that are it the column. Any and all help would be appreciated. The Haynes manual isn't of any real help either.

Jed

[Mr70]

The lock cylinder has a spring loaded button you have to depress in order for it to release from the column,almost at the point where it meets the steering shaft.
You have to remove the steering wheel and everything else behind it,all the way down to the harness.Remove the harness collar and you should see a flashing slot,(Up & Down),that needs to be cracked.
Crack the casting over it and insert a small sized blunt blade,like a screwdriver or butter knife to depress that button and the cylinder will allow itself to be pulled out.

[Nova Jed]

The part that I am supposed to crack, I have no idea where that is. Will my other cylinder go into that without any trouble?

[Mr70]

A picture is worth a thousand words.If I was there I could have it out in under 10 minutes,once the steering wheel & c-clip holding the lock plate is off.
The entire key lock assembly is what I am referring to,& yes your other one will slide right into the new column.
Can you take a pic to show your progress?

[Nova Jed]

I sure would be able to do that! Well, atleast I don't have to take the whole column apart to do this. I did that to clean it up a bit anyway. Practice makes perfect. I didn't check, but is this one thing that not too many people dive into when they are restoring cars?? I mean taking apart the whole entire column. I had the whole thing apart and cleaned and back together in like 2 hrs. This might be something I could share with the rest by taking pictures and documenting for everyone if they would like? Thanks for the input Rick!

[m22mike]

Jed
There is a picture in the Chevrolet service manuals that shows the slot you need to access, and it may be covered with casting flash as mentioned by Mr 70.
Do you have a service manual ? Any year after 69 should work.
Mike

[Nova Jed]

I just have the Haynes manual.

[parkbrau]

Jed, look at Jim Sheas link here. Once you open the document scroll all the way down. Thats a picture of the flashing that you need to break away. http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr_104de07.doc

[Nova Jed]

Thanks for the info, but my computer will not let me open the pictures for some reason. LOL. At least this was a bit more informative then the Haynes Manual.

[Xplantdad]

Here you go Jed!