On the later 1500 the bolts can be removed from the bottom. On these the key
is on the side of the steering column. you can just take the shroud off of
the column then use a hacksaw blade to slot the screws. Then just use a
screwdriver to back the shear bolts out. you might be able to do the early
ones the same way but the shear bolts on those are on top.
Tod Jones
Harrisonburg VA
67 Spitfire Mk II
----- Original Message -----
From: <WRROOPE@aol.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 6:24 AM
Subject: new to the list
> I've been lurking for about 2 weeks now and having just bought a 76 spit,
i
> have a question for the list. the dpo broke the ignition key off in the
> switch and then apparently tried a screwdriver to get it to turn and
really
> messed it up. i have another switch with a key and was wondering if i have
to
> take the steering column out as the haynes manual says or can the bolts be
> drilled out from the bottom?
> thanks
> bill r
> 76 spit
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