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LarryOdean · 09-29-2022, 06:01 PM

I have tried to clean the ignition switch on my Ford pickup and it is still so stiff to turn. I need to use a plier to work the key back and forth. Yes, I have removed the key assembly from the truck dash. What I need to know is how to disassemble the keying mechanism itself to get to the parts that are causing the friction in turning the key. I've tried many things to clean it and then lubricate it but so far nothing helps enough. I have the "red" manual and know how to take the mechanism out of the dash, etc. but the part not described is how to get even more in to the keying mechanism itself to free up the rotation of the key. I don't see much in the way of pins, etc. on the housing so I'm just not sure what my next step should be. Thanks!!

Bob from Northport · 09-29-2022, 06:03 PM

Send it to Dick Crabtree and get it restored. He's the best..

Ray in La Mesa · 09-29-2022, 07:50 PM

A word of caution: the cylinder is made of pot metal and expands with age, that's probably why it is stiff, if you force it , it might just break. Not much you can do about it except replace it. Dick Crabtree is the solution.

1928ModelA · 09-29-2022, 10:30 PM

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On my 28 the lock cylinder was sticky and wouldnt pop out good. I took it apart and cleaned the inside of the popout and outside of the lock cylinder with some fine scotch brite pad and 1000 grit sandpaper, then sprayed a little silicone spray and put it back together and it works great now. There is one screw on mine that held the lock cylinder in. Was easy to take apart and reassemble.

09-29-2022, 06:01 PM	#1
LarryOdean Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1	1929 Ford Model A pickup pop out ignition switch I have tried to clean the ignition switch on my Ford pickup and it is still so stiff to turn. I need to use a plier to work the key back and forth. Yes, I have removed the key assembly from the truck dash. What I need to know is how to disassemble the keying mechanism itself to get to the parts that are causing the friction in turning the key. I've tried many things to clean it and then lubricate it but so far nothing helps enough. I have the "red" manual and know how to take the mechanism out of the dash, etc. but the part not described is how to get even more in to the keying mechanism itself to free up the rotation of the key. I don't see much in the way of pins, etc. on the housing so I'm just not sure what my next step should be. Thanks!!

09-29-2022, 06:03 PM	#2
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: 1929 Ford Model A pickup pop out ignition switch Send it to Dick Crabtree and get it restored. He's the best.. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

09-29-2022, 07:50 PM	#3
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: 1929 Ford Model A pickup pop out ignition switch A word of caution: the cylinder is made of pot metal and expands with age, that's probably why it is stiff, if you force it , it might just break. Not much you can do about it except replace it. Dick Crabtree is the solution.

09-29-2022, 10:30 PM	#4
1928ModelA Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 27	Re: 1929 Ford Model A pickup pop out ignition switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On my 28 the lock cylinder was sticky and wouldnt pop out good. I took it apart and cleaned the inside of the popout and outside of the lock cylinder with some fine scotch brite pad and 1000 grit sandpaper, then sprayed a little silicone spray and put it back together and it works great now. There is one screw on mine that held the lock cylinder in. Was easy to take apart and reassemble.