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DavidG · 10-30-2017, 04:50 PM

Your best bet is to measure the thickness of the casting between where the pin inserts to the edge of the lock cylinder as casting dimensional variations no doubt exist. Even if you do it perfectly, it may not come out using only the key to pull on. You may have to give it a little help from the rear with a soft (aluminum or brass) rod and a few light taps with a small hammer.

In order to gain access to do that you will need to remove the ignition switch housing and the pin on the back that actuates the ignition switch and then remove the operating shaft and the on/off lever inside. In order to remove the on/off lever, you will need to remove the 'on and off' plate on the front. Fortunately it is a '32 and that plate is attached with two brass nails (yes, they're round-headed nails) which can be carefully raised and removed using a thin-bladed screw driver and lots of patience.

10-30-2017, 04:50 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1932 steering colun drop Your best bet is to measure the thickness of the casting between where the pin inserts to the edge of the lock cylinder as casting dimensional variations no doubt exist. Even if you do it perfectly, it may not come out using only the key to pull on. You may have to give it a little help from the rear with a soft (aluminum or brass) rod and a few light taps with a small hammer. In order to gain access to do that you will need to remove the ignition switch housing and the pin on the back that actuates the ignition switch and then remove the operating shaft and the on/off lever inside. In order to remove the on/off lever, you will need to remove the 'on and off' plate on the front. Fortunately it is a '32 and that plate is attached with two brass nails (yes, they're round-headed nails) which can be carefully raised and removed using a thin-bladed screw driver and lots of patience.