The original bolds have snap off heads so there is nothing to put a wrench
on. If you have a dremel (I believe everyone on the list has one...) you can
simply use a cutoff wheel to cut a slot in the head that a screwdriver can
fit into.
Chris Reichle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>
To: "mgs" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Ignition Cylinder Lock Replacement?
> Steve,
>
> You might just try a locksmith and see if they can fix or replace it for
> you. I've had good luck with the mobile locksmiths in my wife's car, a 90
> Olds, when the switch quit working. I watched the guy take it apart and
> was glad it wasn't me. He fixed the mechanism rather than replace it.
>
> Dave 72 B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve & Bonnie Sidwell" <porsche.com@home.com>
> To: "MGB Mailing List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 7:47 AM
> Subject: Ignition Cylinder Lock Replacement?
>
>
> I need to replace the lock cylinder on my '78 "B" ignition switch.
> Checking with Moss, I found that a replacement cylinder is not offered
> for this item. Looking further, I find they *are* available on the used
> aftermarket. However, I see the item offered as the entire ignition
> switch, or as the lock cylinder only. When I checked my Haynes manual,
> I read something about "drilling out the retaining bolts" and at this
> point in my mechanical expertise I'm looking only at things that bolt or
> unbolt only! The cylinder really is in rough shape - the key is hard to
> get in and out, so I would like to replace it. Am I looking at a simple
> - or - not so simple job here? Thanks very much,
>
> Steve in Santa Barbara
> '78 MGB
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