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Re: Ignition Switch Tumbler Question

To: "Tom @ Datsun2000" <tom@datsun2000.com>
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch Tumbler Question
From: Pat Horne <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:49:14 -0500
Tom,

Take a look at the side of the lock housing. On my 67.5 there is a 
small pin driven in that I had to drill out. It is less than 1/8" dia. 
I think the whole lock then slid out the front. I don't recall that I 
had to put the key in any particular position once the pin was drilled 
out, but that was about 5 years ago and I've slept since then.

Good luck,

Peace,
Pat

Tom @ Datsun2000 wrote:
> I am back to having problems with my ignition key not turning the ignition
> switch of my 69 roadster because of wear in the tumbler assembly.    I would
> like to either remove the offending tumbler, or tumblers, or maybe even
> consider using a metal filler to repair the tumbler assembly and use all of
> the tumblers if the metal fillers are good enough that they won't wear away
> quickly.
> 
> I have removed the front cover and spring, and the tumbler has been rotated,
> but it won't slide out.  Is there a trick to getting the tumbler assembly
> out of the ignition switch assembly?  Does it have to be in a certain
> position because of the steering wheel lock?
> 
> Tom
> 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
> Portland
> http://www.datsun2000.com
> http://www.nowroc.org
> 

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