Ignition Lock Cylinder

[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!

[Nova Jed]

Oh thank you very much! I had no idea what to look for. As soon as I read break something, I was like ummm no I am not breaking anything. Took me a little while to find an original column for floor shift. Didn't want to break anything. But if this is what I have to do to change cylinders and paint, then it's a small piece to break.

Thank you all very much!

Jed