66 Vette

Lou SG2340 · 02-10-2010, 11:48 PM

I need to remove an inginition switch from a 66 Vette. Key fits but won't turn. Any suggestions?

larry dowty · 02-11-2010, 01:28 AM

try getting a paper clip and strainghten it out put the key in and there should be a small hole next to the key with the key in place push the paper clip in and it should release the tumbler with the key in place then get a new one from your key guy and start the car with a flat or standard screw driver ????

Mark Yacavone · 02-11-2010, 01:38 AM

You have to turn the lock to the hard left before the clip will work. No turn? Get out the drill.

Lou SG2340 · 02-11-2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You have to turn the lock to the hard left before the clip will work. No turn? Get out the drill.

What would cause the least damage, drilling out , or using a slide puller

njk53 · 02-11-2010, 10:12 AM

You have to get the lock cylinder out of the ignition before the retaining ring can be unscrewed. Take a paper clip and put it in the small hole in the face of the ignition and turn the key. Once the cylinder is out the ring will come off. I have a 66 also and learned the hard way screwing up the retaining ring. If the key is not the right one buy a lock pick set from an online supplier.

55 Chevy · 02-11-2010, 10:45 AM

If you do not have a working key the paper clip in the hole will not work. Otherwise anyone,(a car thief,eg.) could do it. As said earlier have the lock picked. They are not high security locks and are very easy to open with one.

Allan

02-10-2010, 11:48 PM	#1
Lou SG2340 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Disputanta Va (30 minutes from VMP) Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	66 Vette I need to remove an inginition switch from a 66 Vette. Key fits but won't turn. Any suggestions?

02-11-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 283 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 66 Vette try getting a paper clip and strainghten it out put the key in and there should be a small hole next to the key with the key in place push the paper clip in and it should release the tumbler with the key in place then get a new one from your key guy and start the car with a flat or standard screw driver ???? __________________ larry dowty 6388 SS

02-11-2010, 01:38 AM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,742 Likes: 2,847 Liked 5,003 Times in 1,903 Posts	Re: 66 Vette You have to turn the lock to the hard left before the clip will work. No turn? Get out the drill. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-11-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 66 Vette You have to get the lock cylinder out of the ignition before the retaining ring can be unscrewed. Take a paper clip and put it in the small hole in the face of the ignition and turn the key. Once the cylinder is out the ring will come off. I have a 66 also and learned the hard way screwing up the retaining ring. If the key is not the right one buy a lock pick set from an online supplier. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345 Last edited by njk53; 02-11-2010 at 10:14 AM.

02-11-2010, 10:45 AM	#6
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 225 Likes: 22 Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 66 Vette If you do not have a working key the paper clip in the hole will not work. Otherwise anyone,(a car thief,eg.) could do it. As said earlier have the lock picked. They are not high security locks and are very easy to open with one. Allan