Tom,
You must drill down the side of the pin and then pull it out (dentist
tools?), don't attempt to drill the pin out itself. The steering column lock
assy itself should still be available new if you make a mess of things
(around $50).
John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Strange" <tstrange@new.rr.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 2:40 PM
Subject: TR6 stock ignition switch repair.... help!!!!
> I have a steering column / ign switch in front of me for a TR6... I need
to
> replace the key lock in the locking mechanism. There are two pins driven
into
> the cast body that appear to hold the key lock in place. Before I start
> drilling them out & destroy a good body, can anyone tell me how to go
about
> doing this?
> The eventual outcome is I need to swap the key (I have both keys) from a
> destroyed column lock unit into a good one. Anyone done this before?
> Not really used to dealing with the stock parts like this....... should
> just put in a toggle switch, but I suppose that would make it bad for
parking
> at the mall.
> Thanks in advance,
> Tom
|