Bought a 60 f-100. Been setting for 10 years. Seller had no keys. Bought a new lock cylinder with keys, but cant figure out how to get old cyl out. Any suggestions? Thanks Bill

 

Locksmith

are you an CAA or AAA member?

 

They intentionally made these hard to remove. Not sure about that one specifically, but on many there is a pin that has to be tapped out. At least yours was before the steering wheel lockout was introduced which can complicate matters.

 

What do you mean by tapped out? As in my wallet , or with a hammer and pin. LOL
So if I drive it thru it will come out or do I pull it out? Any suggestions helpful. Thanks Bill

 

Lock cylinder removal on that switch is very similar to removal on a modern vehicle. The switch must be in a certain position to remove the cylinder (I think is it ACC on yours). You then push a pin inside the little hole below the key slot, turn the lock back slightly and it will pull right out. Of course, this is assuming you have a key for the old lock cylinder.
If you don't have a key, the best and easiest bet is a locksmith, but that can get pricy.
Trying to drill out the cylinder or force it into position will usually damage the switch housing. You may want to consider a new switch and lock cylinder. You'd have to destroy the old cylinder to get the retaining nut (bezel) off of the old switch.
If it was me, I would make sure a switch was available in case of damage. Then start grinding away at the old cylinder with a die grinder. If grinding is a sucess, the job is done. If I damaged the switch housing, then I'd get the replacement.

Ya know what? If I remember correctly, those locks are a simple split pin type just like door locks. I've picked a lot of those type locks but not an ignition lock specifically, it's usually very easy. If you want to experiment, read up on lock picking and give it a try. Just a thought.

 

1960....That would be a triangle style head type key ..correct ?

Gather up as many as you can and try them first.

 

Ended up breaking the switch housing so went back to O'Rilleys and ordered the whole new switch which includes the new lock cylinder and keys for $17. Paid $9 for lock cylinder, so for $8 I could've saved myself a lot of grief. Sometimes it doesn't pay to be a tightass. maybe that's why I couldn't make it as a car thief?LOL Thanks for all the help. Bill

 

Since yours does not have a locking column, anyone that wants to steal it just has to jump the relay under the hood and drive it away. A thief wouldn't even bother with the ignition switch. fwiw.