[V8] Ignition switch & heater core R&R

[urq]

... looks like I'm the hydrant this time ...

As you and the others have experienced, I too am a victim of the lock 
cylinder tab breaking ... so, in effect I did not need the steering lock 
assembly ... just the lock cylinder.  Interestingly, I also see that the 
switch module's housing has broken ... don't know if this precipitated the 
failure of the tab or vice versa.  Here again, V8 5-speed only part ... I'm 
waiting for it to arrive from Omaha (the column lock came from Deutschland).

I'm still working on getting the heater box out ... I know all the stuff 
from inside the cabin is free ... perhaps I'll listen this time and pull the 
hood!  :-)  I'm having problems finding something to grip on the heater box, 
thinking I'll run some rope underneath and use that to lift.

I'm also using this opportunity to take care of a few other items ...

I fixed the accelerator pedal to reattach the cover ... used a couple small 
flat head wood screws for pivots ... seems to work great.  Given how easy it 
was to remove the pedal for the operation I wish I'd done this a LONG time 
ago.

I figured out where the return spring on the recirc door is supposed to go 
... it was actually still intact on #344!  As suspected, the attachment is 
to a bar up near the vacuum motor.  Once that is fixed the recirc should 
work as intended.

... opened up the Instrument Cluster to DeoxIt the connectors ... didn't see 
any bad solder joints.  It certainly looks like the car's got the original 
Instrument Cluster and I was the first to open it up.

I'm also working to integrate that power outlet extension I leave between 
the console and the driver's seat into the electrical system.  I think I've 
got a solution I like figured out.  I'm going to add a cigarette lighter 
socket inside the console ... this means if I decide to use the expansion 
unit in another vehicle it will be able to plug right in.  What I'm going to 
do is to add a relay so that the extension outlets will only be powered when 
the car is on.  I'll probably tap into the circuit that keeps the windows on 
until the front doors are opened for control of the relay.  I've got a nice, 
sealed in-line blade fuse holder for protection.  I'll run the power for the 
outlet extension into the back of the carpeted side cover of the console.

I'm also removing the factory 6-disc changer for the Delta deck to be 
replaced with the 10-disc Gamma cointrolled unit.  The PO hacked in a noise 
filter ... clearly someone who did not understand grounding ... ;-) ... I'll 
clean that up a bit and leave it in place.

>>>>> *Hey*, anyone parting a 5-speed V8 or 200Q 10v or 20v?  I found the 
>>>>> reverse gate on the shifter is damaged ... if I can get a replacement 
>>>>> that would be good.  It looks like a 5 cylinder 100Q has a different 
>>>>> shift mechanism (from TFA) ... as does a 5kQ.  <<<<<

I guess I've still got that issue with cylinder #3 ... hopefully its just a 
spark plug wire ... boy, if I can get that one along with all the stuff I'm 
doing now this car's going to be pretty well sorted out ... oops, I almost 
forgot the cruise control switch on the column ... better get one of those 
on order too.

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
>
>> In my case I'm pretty sure the problem is in the lock module ... the
>> key  still works to engage the column lock.  I want to remove the key
>> cylinder from the lock that is there and plug it into the new module I
>
> I posted a few pics.  Check them out before this image hosting site
> disappears with the rest of them....
> All you have to do is back out the two slotted micro screws and the
> switch will slide right out.
> From what I've gathered from those who've "gone by the book", you've
> looking at maybe 10 hours, IF you don't run into any gotchas.  The tab
> breaking and the wheel locking have nothing to do with each other...keep
> your fingers crossed.
>
> http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/498070_Lock090.jpg.html
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> http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/498097_DCP1806.JPG.html
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> BCNU,
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> Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant