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#20136 04/26/2004 4:08 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 | Had to replace the ignition cylinder on my 52. PO had jammed a big cadillac key in the slot and just left it there. I pulled the whole switch out and then pondered a good long time on how to remove the cylinder. I saw the key slot and a tiny hole. Not having done this before I consulted the manual but no help and didn't find any words of wisdom here so I thought I would share. With the switch removed, I secured it in my bench vice. Find yourself a big paperclip. Put the key in the slot and turn to the right like your starting you truck. Insert paperclip into the little hole and gently push down. You'll feel a little resistance as there is a spring inside. Now turn the key about a quarter turn further to the right and gently pull towards you. The cylinder slides right out. Now when you put in the new cylinder, put the key in first. Angle the key to the 2 o'clock position and insert it back into the housing. Rotate the switch to the left and presto it's in place.
p.s. remember to mark the wires to the switch before you remove them so you know where they go later. :rolleyes: | | |
#20137 04/27/2004 2:02 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 | old trux welcome to the bolt! For not having instruction you got it figured out. You may be able to save that old cylinder. Take it to your local locksmith and if the can take the old key out they may be able to cut you an original key for that cylinder. If not some of the vender carry cylinders w/ keys.
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#20138 04/27/2004 6:00 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4 | Brian, the key was pretty well jammed in and the cylinder contacts were badly worn down. Must have been that way a long time. It explained why the truck started poorly at times. I would have to jiggle it abit when trying to start the truck. Since the housing looked good I popped in a new $8 cylinder and the truck fires off consistently now. | | |
#20139 04/29/2004 3:46 PM | Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 67 | It is really good to be back at this website--it's been a long time. Glad to see some of the folks are still here. Anyway, a funny little aside story on this topic. The key for my '65 is so worn out that I can remove it from the cylinder when the engine is running! Pretty neat little trick. I think it is about due for a replacement  . Aaron | | |
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