 Bypass the steering lock ?, can it be done w/o key ? |
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| Literati914 |
 Mar 3 2018, 05:46 PM
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I've got a project car going to be delivered to me tomorrow or the next day. The seller divulged that the key was lost but assured me that the steering column does not lock (the price and my enthusiasm helped me sort of believe him). Anyway, the driver just called in route and tells me that the steering is locked (surprise, surprise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ). So, unless I can defeat the steering column lock I'm gonna have to run out and buy a set of wheel dollies, and I'd rather not. Anyone know a way to bypass the column lock on a '74 without the key? TIA.
Doug C |
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| r_towle |
Mar 4 2018, 06:45 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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It’s binding up.
There is nothing physically stopping you unless something is bent. Look at the a-arms and see if they are in the way. Till you really get into it, I would suggest you just remove the tie rods so you can move it around. If you are already on a smooth surface, four Home Depot furniture dollies work great. Otherwise, the same dollies on plywood laid on the ground also work. |
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Dougster Bypass the steering lock ? Mar 3 2018, 05:46 PM
ndfrigi remove the key cylinder and it will free the steer... Mar 3 2018, 05:55 PM Tom_T Doug -
If you have to pull the lock cylinder out... Mar 3 2018, 06:45 PM Chris914n6 Remove steering wheel. 24mm nut?
Remove both lever... Mar 3 2018, 08:53 PM Dougster Ok, sounds do-able - thanks all, for the help.
Do... Mar 3 2018, 11:47 PM Dougster My project car showed up today and yes the column ... Mar 4 2018, 06:10 PM r_towle An option, having bought a few of these keyless ca... Mar 4 2018, 06:28 PM Dougster Ok (probably going to try removing cylinder switch... Mar 4 2018, 06:35 PM
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