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How does one remove...

Posted: Tue 17 Jul 2018, 09:03
by goddard
How does one remove... the ignition of a 74 Ranchero (column shift auto) Damn, I tried, :x and I don't want to eventually break something. TIA.

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Thu 19 Jul 2018, 01:17
by BigBerns
Leaving this here to see the answear haha

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Thu 19 Jul 2018, 05:55
by ters
BigBerns wrote:
Thu 19 Jul 2018, 01:17
Leaving this here to see the answear haha
How about a quick introduction here https://www.africanmusclecars.com/forum ... m.php?f=41 before you return please? Tell us about yourself and your car/s?

Ters.

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 06:14
by goddard
Hi, removing the ignition must be an impossible task that nobody on the forum has tackled? Mmmm, I will leave the post here, hopefully someone knows.

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 12:46
by Punch
Any chance of a picture? Some ignition switches were mounted using snap off heads leaving a mushroom head behind which cannot be drilled.
Nobody is going to admit they used a angle grinder & 4lb hammer. :oops: :oops:

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 13:50
by Johann66
My Opel Rekord uses the following procedure.
Disconnect the battery
Remove the steering
Remove securing exterior screws holding the ignition
Remove the interior assembly screws working from the front
The loose assembly can then be separated and removed.
Check how the wiring and plug is unplugged.


The Opel has a closed column cover that cannot give you access to the interior!


Sterkte!!

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Fri 27 Jul 2018, 09:38
by goddard
I cannot get the steering ignition cover off... it has no screws, I am quite mechanically minded, but this has stumped me.

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Fri 27 Jul 2018, 18:57
by jlebenon
The key needs to be in the "on" position

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Sat 28 Jul 2018, 18:07
by Johann66
Key in on is correct! Else the steering lock will not disengage :D This is wat is preventing you sliding out and over the column!!

Re: How does one remove...

Posted: Sun 29 Jul 2018, 05:47
by RASSIE
Ters have ask " quick introduction please". Then we will assist! :D
Rassie.