Geoff Heyland wrote:
>
> Anyone know how to remove the key barrel from the ignition switch of a 1966
> Spitfire Mk II? I lost the (only) key, but bought a replacement barrel with
> two new keys - only problem is that I don't know how to get out the old barrel
> and put in a new one! Anyone else had this problem, or know a solution?
>
> Geoff Heyland
> London, Ontario
Geoff,
If you remove the lock assembly from the dash, you will see a hole in
the switch portion. Insert a thin sharp instrument (like a jeweler's
screwdriver into the hole and you will feel some spring resistance as
the instrument bottoms out. That releases the lock barrel and it should
come out if you use a hook of sorts inserted into the key slot and pull
on it.
Regards,
Joe
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