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1972 MUSTANG Ignition Switch
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semipro
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Nov 16, 2011, 10:53 AM
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1972 MUSTANG Ignition Switch
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If I cut off the plastic sleeve around the steering column
will I be able to replace the ignition switch?
After starting the switch does not return to run position)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 16, 2011, 11:06 AM
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Re: 1972 MUSTANG Ignition Switch
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The return to plain "run" spring should be at the key (I think) and you shouldn't have to cut anything?? Column switch w locking wheel will require the tools set to remove wheel to get at. If (doubt it) on dash plain tools do,
T
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Sidom
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Nov 16, 2011, 11:26 AM
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If the key switch works, you shouldn't have to cut anything, just turn to the run position & depress the lock pin (after gaining access).
If the switch is broken or the key is lost, it would be best to drill out the cyl rather than damaging the column.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 16, 2011, 11:48 AM
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Sidom - been ages and mostly GMs but didn't need to break or drill anything once the star thing that locks the wheel was out of the way then a plain hardened bolt held it in. Did one in a parking lot for folks who dropped keys never to be found and no spares!
If I recall you did need a key to keep the same tumblers to remove and install. In 72 TMK all ign keys were not the same as door or trunks at all.
If this is damaged - gotta see what happened. All this a loooong time ago now,
Tom
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Sidom
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Nov 16, 2011, 12:28 PM
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Same here Tom, I go off memory a lot cuz either my database is down or I'm just too darn lazy to look it up (unless it really matters)  .
I'm pretty sure your right that it is a column mount switch. Without looking, I'm not positive but I believe that has the spring loaded lock pin....
About the only one that comes to mind right now where you don't need a key to remove was the 90s Chevy trucks, Those had those torx pins in them so you didn't need a key......So I guess we're on the same page there....
I always hated working in a parking lot. It would never fail that I would always forget to bring some tool I needed for the job, leaving me to try to get "creative"..........lol
(This post was edited by Sidom on Nov 16, 2011, 12:29 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 16, 2011, 12:45 PM
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CRS for me too. I think by 1970 all cars sold to US anyway were column and at least Ford truck didn't for several more years. Definitely you didn't have to cut anything unless bizarre damage for some reason. Dash keys (had many) you could just unscrew those and plug in a new one and go --- some anti-theft system!
This should be straight forward with the right tools except for some snap ring that goes flying where no man will ever find
Tom
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