Ignition switch questions - Please help

2FastLX · 07-17-2001, 11:23 AM

I just bought an 89 column to swap into my 90 LX and I was wondering if the ignition switchs will swap over. If so, how do you remove the switch from the column?

Thanks.

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Rick 91GT · 07-18-2001, 08:36 AM

Well the one on my buddy's 88 looks just like the one in my 91 so I would think it would work.

Well here's how to remove it. I was being a cheap *** bastard and since I didn't have the security torx bits and it was late at night I made one, yes I made one. I took an old allen tip, drilled it out, and grinded on the edges to make the torx head. It worked like a charm. I think you can buy the bit from FORD or a local parts store for $6 or $7.

My friends laugh when I told them I made it, they all think god what a waste of time you could have bought one for the time you had in it, well they are right but hey I did it.

So whats the new status on your beast, is it getting a 351 or some giggle gas? When are you coming down to PA, do you know yet?

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2FastLX · 07-18-2001, 10:16 AM

The beast is done for now. I am going to quit worrying about the problems it has now and proceed onward with the modifications (like the tilt column). I am going to get a 150 shot or so sometime in the future, just not sure how soon. I've found a 351 block that will be purchased in a couple weeks. When I get that I'll be focusing all of my attention on getting the heads ported and shaved. It was fun doing it to my E7's so I'm ready to try it again on some 351 heads

Then it's just a matter of rounding up the rest of the components for the swap like the intake and headers.

I'll have to see if I can find a torx bit somewhere. I've done the same thing you did to make one before so I might just try that. Did you swap in a tilt column too Rick or did you just have to change the ignition?

It's uncertain if the trip to PA will even happen this year. She hasn't talked to her friends for awhile now so she doesn't think she'll be going to visit this year. At least it's not in the works yet anyway. If nothing else I may just take a vacation in October and head over. How late do the tracks run over there?

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Gunning for 12's!

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ICQ# 42269241

[This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 07-18-2001).]

Rick 91GT · 07-18-2001, 02:40 PM

Just replaced the bad switch, thought I would love a tilt wheel, mush easier to climb in with the cage and 15.5" Stock steering wheel.

Tracks run till Thanksgiving, there is a big shootut Sat/Sun in October 13th/14th.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

2FastLX · 07-19-2001, 01:13 AM

Bummer. I don't get my vacation days until Oct 18th

So, to change this ignition I have to change that whole aluminum piece on the column? It has two security screws in it.

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

red82gt · 07-19-2001, 01:11 PM

Does the 89 column not have an ignition switch on it, I mean was it taken off? If not then you need to drill into the security screws and use an easy-out to get them out of your old column. I just replaced a broken tilt column a couple weeks ago and just kept the ignition switch that was already on the column that I bought.

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[This message has been edited by red82gt (edited 07-19-2001).]

2FastLX · 07-20-2001, 03:41 AM

The new column has an ignition on it, but no keys.

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07-17-2001, 11:23 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Ignition switch questions - Please help I just bought an 89 column to swap into my 90 LX and I was wondering if the ignition switchs will swap over. If so, how do you remove the switch from the column? Thanks. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

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07-18-2001, 08:36 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Well the one on my buddy's 88 looks just like the one in my 91 so I would think it would work. Well here's how to remove it. I was being a cheap * bastard and since I didn't have the security torx bits and it was late at night I made one, yes I made one. I took an old allen tip, drilled it out, and grinded on the edges to make the torx head. It worked like a charm. I think you can buy the bit from FORD or a local parts store for $6 or $7. My friends laugh when I told them I made it, they all think god what a waste of time you could have bought one for the time you had in it, well they are right but hey I did it. So whats the new status on your beast, is it getting a 351 or some giggle gas? When are you coming down to PA, do you know yet? ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP**

07-18-2001, 10:16 AM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The beast is done for now. I am going to quit worrying about the problems it has now and proceed onward with the modifications (like the tilt column). I am going to get a 150 shot or so sometime in the future, just not sure how soon. I've found a 351 block that will be purchased in a couple weeks. When I get that I'll be focusing all of my attention on getting the heads ported and shaved. It was fun doing it to my E7's so I'm ready to try it again on some 351 heads Then it's just a matter of rounding up the rest of the components for the swap like the intake and headers. I'll have to see if I can find a torx bit somewhere. I've done the same thing you did to make one before so I might just try that. Did you swap in a tilt column too Rick or did you just have to change the ignition? It's uncertain if the trip to PA will even happen this year. She hasn't talked to her friends for awhile now so she doesn't think she'll be going to visit this year. At least it's not in the works yet anyway. If nothing else I may just take a vacation in October and head over. How late do the tracks run over there? ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241 [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 07-18-2001).]

07-18-2001, 02:40 PM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Just replaced the bad switch, thought I would love a tilt wheel, mush easier to climb in with the cage and 15.5" Stock steering wheel. Tracks run till Thanksgiving, there is a big shootut Sat/Sun in October 13th/14th. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

07-19-2001, 01:13 AM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Bummer. I don't get my vacation days until Oct 18th So, to change this ignition I have to change that whole aluminum piece on the column? It has two security screws in it. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

07-19-2001, 01:11 PM	#6
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Does the 89 column not have an ignition switch on it, I mean was it taken off? If not then you need to drill into the security screws and use an easy-out to get them out of your old column. I just replaced a broken tilt column a couple weeks ago and just kept the ignition switch that was already on the column that I bought. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty! [This message has been edited by red82gt (edited 07-19-2001).]

07-20-2001, 03:41 AM	#7
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The new column has an ignition on it, but no keys. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241