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Ignition Removal 444-544 1958

posted by  Keith756W on  Tue Jan 31 11:33 CST 2006
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In the process of my B20 into 444 project I have come up against a little problem. My plan was to move the ignition switch/armored cable/coil from the 544 donor car to the 444. But I can't get those parts to come out of the 544 and can't find instructions on how to do it in the service manual.

In checking the Brickboard archives I saw something about turning the key and pressing a button to remove the lock cylinder. I see the button to push but the key is broken off in the lock and is not turning, despite some serious encouragement on my part. Plus I do not know if removing the lock cylinder would let me take out the whole assembly. The chrome bezel around the switch will rotate but does not unscrew. I can pry the switch out 3/16" or so for what that's worth. If I had not found the thrown rod/cracked block in the 544 earlier, I would be thinking this is why the car was junked back in 1987.

Is there a trick to get it out? An aftermarket switch and Bosch blue coil are looking better and better as this afternoon has gone along.

Keith
444 Project, Moline, IL






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