Ignition switch replacement on my '65 F-100
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Ignition switch replacement on my '65 F-100
It has been sooooo long since I did it last time... I have forgotten how to do this. Would someone refresh my memory on this one, Thanks , cheers, Pete
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Must have key and a paper clip or strong wire. Insert key, turn to ACC with paper clip depress pin continue turning key counter clock wise until key and cylinder come out. Once out you can turn bezel unscrewing it counter clock wise.
Do this slowly keeping pressure on the backside. once bezel is off slowly remove ignition watching out for the spring. Assembly is reversed.
Do this slowly keeping pressure on the backside. once bezel is off slowly remove ignition watching out for the spring. Assembly is reversed.
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The spring is not replaceable, only furnished with the switch, and very rarely comes off.
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
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From: Hemet ca.
The spring is not replaceable, only furnished with the switch, and very rarely comes off.
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
I've been doing more bump work than slick work. And working in the hot sun doing asphalt is not helping my memory one bit...... squirrel
Slim pickings in the PnP not able to keep my mind updated and refreshed.
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The spring is not replaceable, only furnished with the switch, and very rarely comes off.
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
Between the switch (11572) and the backside of the dash is a spacer (10A885).
The switch contains two pins, one larger than the other, ditto the bezel (11584).
When you push the spring loaded switch forward, the bezel does not unscrew, it twists off w/a 1/4" turn.
BEFORE messing with the switch, remove a battery cable!
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Replacing the ign sw. on my '65 F-100
Hi Bill, Thank you for the picture of the dash area. Thank you for the reminder about removing one of the batt. lead wires. I have the job to do. Now I am really ready. Cheers to you and all you love, Pete
Hi Bill, Thank you for the picture of the dash area. Thank you for the reminder about removing one of the batt. lead wires. I have the job to do. Now I am really ready. Cheers to you and all you love, Pete
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Re: replacing the ign. sw. in my '65 F-100. I finished the job today. I appreciate your saying to remove a battery cable! I probably would not have. Now I have years to go before I need to put another in it. :-)
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Hi Bill, I finished the job today. Thanks for suggesting I remove a battery cable. I probably wouldn't have!! Sure like knowing my ole faithful pal is just that again. Pete
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