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Removing Ignition Switch '74MGB

To: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Removing Ignition Switch '74MGB
From: billm@WMCBRIDE.space.SWRI.EDU
Date: Sun, 22 May 94 21:30:56 CST
Dear Experts:

The ignition key/switch is badly worn and works about half the time in my son's
MGB.  We have removed the plastic covers, wiring harnesses and ignition switch 
body.  The "book" says that to remove the steering lock-switch mechanism it is 
necessary to drill out the shear bolts. 

Are these the two bolts on the lock mechanism with "smooth" heads about 1/4" in
diameter that face the roof ?  Is there any trick to drilling them out--should 
they be center-punched first? What size drill bit should I use?  Where do you 
recommend that I get a replacement key and lock mechanism from?  Are the shear 
pins easy to replace, and can they be replaced with something other than a 
shear pin?

Amateur mechanics, as you can see.  Thanks in advance

Bill

Bill McBride                                            
billm@wmcbride.space.swri.edu
Southwest Research Institute                                            or
San Antonio, TX USA   78228                                     billm@swri.edu



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