[DeTomaso] Dennis (MD) needs to know how to pull the ignition switch tumbler assembly, he has the key

[fresnofinches at aol.com]

Ken and MD,

Unlike other Fords of that time, the Pantera tumbler is not easy to remove.

Mike Dailey has an article on his website that shows - about half way down - 
how to get the tumbler out.

http://panteraplace.com/page125.htm

This article also has a portion on rebuilding the electrical switch portion of the 
ignition switch, which could also be the problem he is having.

The ignition switch is held on to the steering column with two security bolts that 
have hex heads that snap off when proper (low) torque is reached.? 
A Dremel with a cut-off blade can slot the remaining head and a flat 
screwdriver should spin the bolts out.? 

You then need to drill a hole in the tumbler housing which will expose 
the spring metal retaining clip that holds the tumbler in the housing.? 
Depress spring and tumbler will remove.? You might be able to remove 
the ignition cover and get enough access to drill the ignition housing hole 
with it still installed.? I've only done it out on a bench.

As MD would say,? If it was easy, everyone would do it.? ;-)

Larry



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