64 Galaxie removing ignition lock cylinder

[callbald]

The instruction are simple BUTTTT the key cylinder will not come out. Just turn the key to acc and insert a paper clip size wire in the pin hole and turn counter clock wise more and pull it out. Well it comes out about 1/8 inch and that is it.

I am replacing both lock cylinder and ignition switch. Maybe drill until it comes out. Any suggestions????

 

[5851a]

Does it require the bezel to be off? Been to long for me to remember.

 

[callbald]

well, I drilled out the key cylinder. The switch assembly is twist locked to the bezel ring and they are retained by a compression spring. Interestingly the ground post out the back of the the switch has a metric thread.