Jared Richey Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have a fully rebuilt Floor Shift Tilt Steering Column, its all assembled minus Turn Signal lever and tilt lever, which just screws in, no problem. Does the Cylinder lock just go in and lock in place. My Column basically looks just like this one, all together but Cylinder lock and levers not installed, I'm thinking it should be simple but one thing I have never done on these cars, so want to do it right. Rebuilt Column Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packratt Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Jared the instructions that came with mine said to insert cylinder with key installed then turn and it should lock. Mine came from a guy on ebay that rebuilds columns and seat belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah, it was very simple. I wish taking one out that's bad was just as easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Oh I hear you. I don't think I have ever been able to get a lock cylinder out yet, and I have a detailed steering column rebuild manual I got from a retired GM factory service tech.... I have done it on other cars, just not on my Monte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Yeah, it was very simple. I wish taking one out that's bad was just as easy. Yeah, but that would make them too easy to steal....not that they aren't already easy to steal. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hey Fella's, GM did make the column along a simular idea as the body. as in the body door and floors all come Pre Dimpled so you or Dealers could install options such as adding PW or PDL or even a console etc.... indise the steering column once the Cancel Cam is removed you can just see like the dimples at the end if you can visualise where the lock cylinder would be on the inside at the end there is the annoying tang that folds over and strikes the Cancel Cam. litterally there right beside it there is a indentation that is rectangular in shape and tiny like the width of a small flat headed screw driver. you can tap gently with a long neck flat head screwdriver through that soft metal area and poke through to what would be the same on the inside of the cylinder sleeve. The lock cylinder before you slide it in look at the end of it and you will see and Tappered plastic V groove that sticks up, usually black or white in color. You can slightly push that in and out on the cylinder. That is what locks the cylinder into the column where that rectangular indent is on the inside of where you are poking through. when you poke through from the inside it is that Tappered wedge that you need to push in on to release the lock cylinder with the keys in the cylinder too, wiggle back and forth on the key as if you are starting the car and push on Tapper and it will come out. Voila.... GM would have fired me years ago for saying that and I think the boys in Blue wouldnt be happy for me to share that info either but 44 years later I dont think it matters anymore.... Thats the way we removed the cylinders at the Dealers when needed to switch broken column and cylinders and leave the doors all coded. There are ways to get everything apart or to add to GM cars back then it was all in the design.. Darren. I will try to get pics and upload as it may be hard to follow what I described sorry.. inside the column you can see the Upside Down L shape at the 12:30 ish position next to the Tang and Cancel Cam mounting Screw hole, thats where you poke through ever so gently. That is the lock Tapper and also what you are poking through to push in to release the Cylinder.. Annoying Tang....... break this and you will have problems with turn signals and cancel cam ground and key minder problems.. PLEASE NOTE. this is a guideline and I dont accept any responsability for breakages or errors these are helpfull hints. Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 There is a trick to it, seems simple once you do it a few times. I'll practice on a junk column. Someone trying to steal a car not going to go through this work, they'll take a sledge hammer to column and try to get unlocked that way. That's why I always disable my car where it will not start especially in motel parking lots, take off the coil wire, unhood the battery etc. Hidden kill switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packratt Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Wasn't this just demonstrated at the Eastern Meet Yeah, but that would make them too easy to steal....not that they aren't already easy to steal. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yeah we learned that Anti-Theft Door Lock caps do not work, Greg had that door open in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Why do we need to keep bringing up my Hard Luck Award? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Cause we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 There are pictures AND witnesses to prove it happened!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packratt Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I saw it on the internet so it must be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Lies...lies I tell ya! It was all done with mirrors. And a coat hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny vestal Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 There are pictures AND witnesses to prove it happened!! Rob I saw it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I know we have SEVERAL witnesses and onlookers as the tragedy took place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny vestal Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I know we have SEVERAL witnesses and onlookers as the tragedy took place poor Scott cant get rid of his AWARD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Originally Posted By: Leghome I know we have SEVERAL witnesses and onlookers as the tragedy took place poor Scott cant get rid of his AWARD I don't want to get rid of it. I'll cherish it for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 He has it proudly displayed...... In his garage...... on a shelf...... inside his garage refrigerator!!! rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 ...Face Down lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny vestal Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He has it proudly displayed...... In his garage...... on a shelf...... inside his garage refrigerator!!! rob well at least he's as cool as the award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packratt Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's a good thing he did not put it in his car or he would have to fly Greg in so he could look at it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Tough crowd! It's actually in my basement with my other awards. Waiting for me to finish the gameroom where they will all proudly be displayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The picture on the award should have been of Greg and me breaking into Scotts car to get the keys out. You wouldnt believe how easy it was for he and I to break into it. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The picture on the award should have been of Greg and me breaking into Scotts car to get the keys out. You wouldnt believe how easy it was for he and I to break into it. Rob It's my award. Why would I want yours and Greg's picture on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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