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Brooksie
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Joined: October 09, 2002
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 Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 9:45 am Post subject: Stater Bad?/Ignition switch? |
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| How hard is it to get to the starter in a 74 super?Are they a pain to replace?Also needs new ignition cylinder/lock/key set?I checked to see how to get the steering colum off to replace the ignition set- but dont know where to start? |
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UncleBob
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Joined: August 21, 2002
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Location: Northeast Florida
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 10:39 am Post subject: Stater Bad?/Ignition switch? |
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It's as easy to get to the starter in 74 as almost any other bug. Jack up the rear of the car, and look at where it bolts to the tranny at the passenger side. It's a piece of cake, just remember to replace the wires correctly.
The ignition cylinder/lock/key is also pretty straight forward, and comes out easily. Are you missing the complete assembly? I thought my cylinder was bad also, but it turned out to be the separate electrical piece in the back of the cylider that was the problem.
A manual (Bentley or Haynes) explains both procedures pretty clearly. If you can't find one, lemme know via e-mail and I'll scan the pages and send them to you. It's much easier to follow the pictures for ignition than it is to explain it. |
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Brooksie
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Joined: October 09, 2002
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 11:55 am Post subject: Stater Bad?/Ignition switch? |
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| I just got that book today.Not sure on the cylinder/lock/key- I just ordered it today /the old key wouldnt even turn.Guess the ole'thing hasnt been up and running for 4 years now and I'm just finding little things now that might be wrong.Know of a good parts catalog to order from?The guys at the local parts store are probably tired of seeing me! |
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79SuperVert
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Joined: May 31, 2002
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Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2002 2:00 pm Post subject: Stater Bad?/Ignition switch? |
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| I like Wolfsburg West. They have a nice web site and their parts are nice quality. Nice catalog, too. www.wolfsburgwest.com. I tried Chirco and I didn't like them because they have a weird backorder policy: they just don't. Not in stock, try again later. But their catalog is pretty good...clear pictures and lots of stuff. J.C.Whitney is cheap and good about taking stuff back but their stuff is not as good quality. OK but maybe not if you're really finicky about your buggy. |
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