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In message <39353A2A.1A0AB465@cam.ac.uk>you write:
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>Isn't that only for the newer style spit 1500 were you put the key into the si
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>of the steering column?
>Cheers
>Tim
  Yes, if your car in pre 77 with the horn switch at the center of the 
  steering wheel.  I just check my Bentley manual and it is not much
  help.  It said "Isolate battery, Pull back the switch cover, Withdraw the
  switch and remove the 5 Lucus connector" forthe 75-77 1500.
>Dave Chu wrote:
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>> >So traced my electrical fault to the ignition switch which is the old
>> >type on a 1500 (ie down the bottom of the steering shaft) anyhow, the
>> >switch has had its day and is truly knackered...
>> >So how easy is it to drill out those shear bolts while the collumn is
>> >still in the car, I would like to not have to remove the whole column if
>> >I can help it...
>> >Any hints as to the best way to drill them out?
>> >Thanks for any help
>> >Cheers
>> >Tim
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>>   Hi Tim the ignition switch is on the other side of the where the key goes.
>>   On my 78, there are two small screws with philips head that you unscrew
>>   to remove the switch.
>>
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