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Re: Ignition switch

To: "g.cook" <litfuse@triton.net>
Subject: Re: Ignition switch
From: Gregory E Mccauley <gmccau00@umail.ucsb.edu>
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 12:23:03 -0800 (PST)
I had a similar problem on my '74.  I just used _lots_ of graphite.
It took a day or two for it to really get worked in and free whatever
was sticking, but it's been great ever since.  I'd give it a try sice it's
cheap and easy.  

-Greg McCauley

On Fri, 4 Dec 1998, g.cook wrote:

> My 1980 MGB has a problem with the ignition switch: the key(s,
> including  original and copies) refused to turn.  No warning.  I
> eventually got it to work with WD40 and heating the key over a flame,
> but it seems inevitable to stick again.  Moss would have me replace the
> whole assembly, which strikes me as Miatish.  (I just made that up.) 
> Anybody else had this problem?  Would a locksmith be able to repair
> crucial parts?
> 
> 
> 


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Greg McCauley
gmccau00@umail.ucsb.edu


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