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I AM RESTORING A 1955 CHEVY 210 AND I AM TRYING TO REMOVE THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM A PARTS CAR. I CAN GET THE CHROME NUT IN BEHIND THE SWITCH TO LOOSEN, BUT I CAN NOT GET THE SWITCH OUT. I SEE A SMALL HOLE IN THE SWITCH, BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF I NEED A SPECIAL TOOL TO INSERT IN THE HOLE TO REMOVE OR IF I CAN USE SOMETHING LIKE A PAPERCLIP OR A PIN OR IF THIS EVEN HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE REMOVAL. ANY INFORMATION I CAN RECEIVE ON HOW TO REMOVE THIS SWITCH WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
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Yes, a paper clip will work fine for inserting into the hole to remove the switch. You will also need the key in conjunction with the paper clip to remove the switch.  :) :grin:
The Mangy Old Mutt
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The part you are attempting to remove is the lock cylinder. The switch is the big thing it goes into and has the wires on the back. To remove the lock cylinder insert the working key. turn cylinder counter clockwise to the locked position. Insert paper clip into the hole and turn counter clockwise little bit more. May take a little jiggling. With the cylinder removed there will be room to remove the retaining nut. Once it is removed the switch will fall ou to the back of the instrument panel.
Last edited by Chev Nut; 02/03/08 05:14 PM.
Gene Schneider
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