Subject:
FW: electrical problem
Date:
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 13:24:59 -0400
From:
MSMCL301.JGAMBO01@eds.com
To:
"susan, SUSAN3" <susan@GROTECON.COM>
Hi! A message from Jim by way of me... (uncooperative server on his
end)
Message follows:
The electical switch is held to the back end of the lock assy by two
small
phillips head screws. Once the switch is off, it can be turned with a
large
flat blade screwdriver, taking care not to chew up the switch too badly.
How do I know? That's how I get my '78 Spit running, at least until I
can
get keys cut (darn PO didn't have the key for the car!).
Jim (unable to send to the list... still) Gambony
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From: triumphs-owner
To: JGAMBO01
Subject: Re: electrical problem
Date: Thursday, August 28, 1997 3:31AM
Joseph R Schneider wrote:
>
> fellow listers-
> I have an intriguing electrical problem on my 76 Spitfire and may need
to
get the
ignition switch out at least to test it > I have only glanced at the
switch
itself,
but the Haynes and Bentley both seem obscure with respect to removal
of
the
ignition switch, the
steering lock replacement is a flail, does one have to remove that to
get the gnition switch out? Are there pull off spade connectors that
can be removed with switch in place?
> thanksJoe,
Unfortunately, unless someone has a better solution, to get to the
tumbler/colum lock assembly, the whole column has to come out. There
are
two shear bolts (heads shear off when bolt reaches tightening spec) that
clamp the assembly to the steering column.
Even once you get the column out, you still need to deal with the shear
bolts (no head). I cut a slot in each end and removed the two bolts with
a screwdriver. Failing that method, you'd have to use an EZ-Out and
replace the shear bolt with new. I think these are special bolts, made
from a softer metal, that are designed to yield to impact, keeping the
steering column out of you chest in case of front impact. I wouldn't
recommend replacing them with even a grade 2 bolt.
If all you need is remove the spade connectors, yeah, you can get to
those by just sliding back the black plastic cap on the harness side of
the switch.
Good luck,
Charlie B.
Spitfire Pilot
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