32 column drop

[Randall]

Taking drop column apart,don't have much exprence with 32's,lot's with Mdl A's,taking the switch off column is that an anti theft screw that holds it on?If so whats the best way to get it out?Thanks

[xix32]

Yes, that's a special bolt made with a groove machined in the head, so it will snap off when it's tightened enough. Part of the anti -theft device - column lock design.
That way a thief would have to remove both the bolts holding it to the dash to turn the steering with the column locked.
you need to drill a hole in the center of that snapped off bolt head, then unscrew it with an "easy out". unless you snap off the hardened "easy out" then it's not so easy. Heat the threaded side of the drop & squirt in some penetrating oil to improve your chances.

[Andy]

I drill a series of holes across the end of the bolt. A little work will make them a screwdriver slot. This has always worked for me. The upside is you can reuse the bolt.

[PeteVS]

I was able to get mine out using a Dremel tool with a just about worn out cut off wheel. I was able to cut just enough of a slot in the screw head without doing too much damage to the surrounding piece. Once I had the slot, a flat bladed screw driver worked just fine.

[Randall]

Thanks guy's,I have a milling mach.going to try milling a slot and use screw driver or try Andy's way.Want to take key lock cyl.out,any info would be appreciated!

[Bruce Lancaster]

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On the cylinder itself, clean around where it mounts into the casting. You will find a very small pin driven in to hold it and you will need to attack that with a drill. Drill slowly and carefully and STOPRIGHTNOW if shavings start coming out brass! If you need exact location, I could check one tonight and report...
Almost all cylinders have the key number stamped right on them, and most I have extracted have been usable once the 80 years of dirt and filings are washed out of the cylinder.

[Randall]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

On the cylinder itself, clean around where it mounts into the casting. You will find a very small pin driven in to hold it and you will need to attack that with a drill. Drill slowly and carefully and STOPRIGHTNOW if shavings start coming out brass! If you need exact location, I could check one tonight and report...
Almost all cylinders have the key number stamped right on them, and most I have extracted have been usable once the 80 years of dirt and filings are washed out of the cylinder.

Thanks Bruce the key is broken in switch,I have a buddy that's a locksmith he can get it out,just want to take it apart to blast and clean.

[Andy]

I drill and tap the drive in pin. I screw in a long screw and pull them out. I forget the thread size I use but it is as big as possible. I thread the hole and use a set screw to resecure.

[Randall]

Bruce,Where is the pin I need to drill out,probably didn't make myself clear,locksmith is only getting out broke key,thanks to all!

[32phil]

The pin is located slightly to the rear of the lock cylinder itself. Drill the pin out carefully. Do not got too deep, the pin is only about 3/16" . Drill slowly a little at a time, stopping often to check for brass chips. STOP drilling the instant you see brass as that will indicate you have reached the lock cylinder. If you drill into the lock cylinder itself it will be severely damaged and then.......... EVEN I......... can't fix THAT!