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Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 09:51 AM

I'm trying to replace my ignition switch on my 75, 1.8L. I've been following the Pelican write up but my car doesn't have the two screws to pull the switch as shown in Pelican figure 10. How do you get this thing out on a '75? Photo of my car attached.

Thanks,
Rick

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 11:22 AM

I got the tumbler out. Do you have to pull the whole unit off the steering shaft?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jan 3 2015, 11:26 AM

What are you trying to do? Did you unplug the harness off the back? You have to remove the mechanical part of the switch to replace the electrical part that mounts inside the back of it. Look for the tiny little screw on the side.

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 11:29 AM

Thanks Jeff. Yes all harnesses are disconnected. Can you get to that screw while it's in the car?

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jan 3 2015, 12:08 PM

Don't think so its tiny, and I am pretty sure its concealed when the lock assembly is in the column. Been awhile.

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 3 2015, 12:10 PM

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_ignition_switch/914_ignition_switch.htm

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2015, 12:36 PM

The '75-'76 comes apart differently than the '73-'74. Maybe these images will help you. Steering wheel and switch assembly must be removed.

http://s239.photobucket.com/user/professor914/media/img.jpg.html

http://s239.photobucket.com/user/professor914/media/img1.jpg.html

http://s239.photobucket.com/user/professor914/media/img2.jpg.html

http://s239.photobucket.com/user/professor914/media/img3.jpg.html

http://s239.photobucket.com/user/professor914/media/img4.jpg.html

From these you may get the idea of how to get to the plastic ignition switch portion. I wrote this up a long time ago but can't find the thread.

A quickie thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=79537&hl=ignition++switch++removal

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 01:32 PM

Thanks, these are very helpful. It looks like it's the "C" clip holding it on. Will try removal and let you know how it goes.

Rick

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 03:02 PM

Thanks Ron with you photos I got it out and replaced the switch. One more question (at least for today....). There was a crush ring connecting to the steering column. It looks to be shot now and is making it hard to get the assembly back on. Is it necessary or can I leave it off?

Rick

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2015, 03:53 PM

If you are talking about the crush ring that goes around the steering shaft and slides inside the bearing, it is there to take up slop in the steering wheel .... silver(?), serrated, split in the middle. If left out the steering wheel will wobble a bit when pushed up/down / side to side.

If anything else, I need an image to see what you are talking about.

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 04:04 PM

Yes, that's exactly what it is. It is making it very hard to move the unit up and down the shaft, plus hard to get all the way back to reinstall. Sine I need it, how do I get it back into position?

Rick

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2015, 05:22 PM

If you have the assembly in position on the steering shaft and secured, you then try to install the sleeve. As I remember, I used a drift to tap it in without destroying it.

Currently, you can get them new and they are a 928 part.

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 3 2015, 05:28 PM

I'm sure I can get in in and secured, but what is a drift to get it back in? Do you have a pic?

I really appreciate your help!
Rick

Posted by: PBC914 Jan 3 2015, 06:48 PM

You're close! Remove the c-clip from around the steering shaft. All of the connectors at the back and it will slide off. Yes it's a pain!

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2015, 06:55 PM

Drift = flat headed punch or piece of pipe the correct diameter over the steering shaft or a piece of wood to push it into place. A screwdriver will dig into it.

Posted by: PBC914 Jan 3 2015, 06:58 PM

You don't need a drift for this job. It's easy remove the c clip from around the steering shaft and the entire piece slides off.

Posted by: brooks944 Jan 4 2015, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys, got it done. What a Pain. About 4 hours for a $5 part! Since I'm free labor, another 914 adventure that should be easier if I ever try this again. I also installed a new Dino steering wheel as well, which looks great, so this project was like a two for one!

Rick