Lock Cylinder Removal From The Ignition Switch

[Al Smith]

I wasn't able to find any instruction in any manuals I have nor in the forum search here.(possibly not worded correctly?)
I need some guidance on removing the key cylinder from my ignition switch.
1951 series 62 sedan.
All help will be appreciated as usual.
Thanks,
Al

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

G'day Al,

In most cases, there will be a small hole in the face, somewhere, where you can insert a straightened paper clip to release the tumbler barrel.

If there is one in yours, I think it is a case of turning the ignition on, inserting the pin to push a spring-loaded clip, and once that is pushed in, turn the key to the left, and it will release the key/tumbler as a unit.

Then it is just a matter of removing the outer bezel either by unscrewing it, or un-clipping it.

Bruce.

PS.   Remove the Negative Battery Terminal first.

[Eldorado_64]

That's right, once the lock cylinder is out w/ key, you can un screw lock bezel outward from ignition casting. Some are even hexed inside to use a socket if too tight and some are of the spanner nut type, Needle-nose plyers an be used to aid.