Removing ignition lock housings

[DICK SPADARO]

I was looking thru some old files and found these shots on how to remove an ignition lock from an old Ford column. I think they were posted on the HAMB before the New Barn. So anyway here is todays contribution.

Starting out by using some WD 40 or Kroil to act as a lubricant for the steering column lock dowel pin. MVC-001S.JPG .

Next take a center punch and on center of the pin strike to start an index point for drilling. MVC-002S.JPG.

With a #9 tap drill, drill a relief hole in the lock tumbler dowel pin just deep enough that you get to the body of the lock.MVC-003S.JPG.MVC-005S.JPG.

Using a number 8-32 fine thread tap, thread the ignition lock set dowel until the tap bottoms on the lock tumbler.MVC-006S.JPG.

Insert a #8-32 fine thread machine screw until it bottoms out.MVC-009S.JPG.

Using a claw hammer, crows foot or similar pry tool, apply leverage to slowly pull up and out on the ignition tumbler dowel pin.MVC-010S.JPG.
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Using a small screw driver or pick pry down on the lock tumbler to free it from the column lock housing.MVC-012S.JPG.

As the tumbler frees up from the housing grab it with pliers and remove the unit. A new or rebuilt unit can be reinstalled and a new dowel pin ignition lock installed.MVC-013S.JPG

If you have damaged the drive dowel hole you can also drill and tap that for a set screw to hold in your new lock.

That's it..



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