68 ignition cylinder removal

[Jeff P.]

I bought the tool. Lefty loosey righty tighty right? Turn counter clockwise no problem till I come close to the end. I didn't try to force it. The small hole on the facia. Do I have to stick in say a paper clip to release it? Many thanks as always.

[Jack C.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Jeff. I use a paper clip and stick it in the hole and turn the switch it to the right I believe. It should come right out.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

I thought you put the key in and turn to acc position an then put the paper clip in the hole and it releases the cylinder. Been along time since i changed one.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Thank you jack and Jeff. The outside ring that screws on to hold the switch in place has four notches in it. I bought the tool to take the ring off. I get to a point where I can't loosen it any more. I don't want to force it. Any thoughts?

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Jeff did you take the cylinder out first ? Possibaly the nut is stopped because the cyl. is binding the nut. just a thought.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Thank you. The cylinder had to come out first before you can take the ring off. Yes Jeff the key has to be in acc. To pull out. Thanks, guys another baby step to resto heaven.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Jeff just to shift gears to another topic; do you know how long the return line rubber hose is, at the bottom by the fuel pump? This would be the section of rubber fuel hose where the two metal return lines come together.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

I will be glad to check Jeff. The 68 coupe is up on the lift.( leaky radiator ). Ill get back.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Jeff ,is this the hose your talking about?

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

no i need a top view of the small diameter line from the fuel filter down to the fuel line on the frame. the rubber is the piecce i need.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Ok,I'll get back

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Jeff,I measured 10 1/8 inches.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 ignition cylinder removal

Thanks for this information Jeff.